Audrey Campbell
March 16, 1938 ~ January 11, 2023
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Audrey J. Campbell, 84, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Miller, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller, with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Visitation will begin one hour prior to Mass. Private burial will be at St. Ann's Cemetery, Miller, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. Ann's Church in Miller or Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Audrey was born on March 16, 1938, in Miller, South Dakota to Helen M. and Lawrence J. Sommer. She attended school in Miller all her life and graduated from Miller High School in 1956. Audrey was valedictorian and Homecoming Queen her senior year. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald D. Campbell, on June 8, 1957. After Ron graduated from law school, they lived and worked in several cities in South Dakota before settling in Miller to raise their family in 1967. To this union, three children were born: Jerus, Jodi, and Julie. Audrey devoted her life to raising her children and later worked at Quoin Financial Bank where she was the friendly face of the bank’s drive-through until her retirement.
For most of her 84 years, Audrey lived in and loved Miller. Her Catholic faith was a big part of her life. She was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and St. Ursula’s Altar Society. She enjoyed her bridge club and P.E.O. Chapter AK sisterhood and cherished the memories and time spent with her most special friends. Along with enthusiastically supporting her children in all their events, Audrey was also an avid Miller Rustlers, USD Coyotes, and Minnesota Vikings fan. Her family loved her cooking, especially all the amazing holiday treats that filled her front porch each December.
Audrey is survived by one brother, J. David Sommer; a son, Jerus (Janelle) of Tea, SD; two daughters: Jodi (Shannon) Schultz of Clive, IA and Julie Hintgen of Spearfish, SD; loving grandchildren: Jessica, Jerus “Jake”, Alex, Beau, Chaz, Sam, Chelsea, Elizabeth Grace, and Zachary; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Helen and Lawrence Sommer; siblings: Raphael, Alvin, Jenise, Adeline, Mary, and Judith; husband, Ron; sister-in-law, Karen Rose; and numerous relatives and dear friends.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Audrey's arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Audrey Campbell.
My sympathies to the families Audrey was a really wonderful lady.
Sorry for your loss Audrey was a great lady
Sorry for your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dick and Kathy (Stobbs) Splichal
Jodi and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady. We will keep all of you in our prayers . Dick and Lori Schultz
What a kind, classy and lovely woman. I so enjoyed being in PEO during her tenure. And her visits (and her family’s visits) to The Clothes Garden were such a pleasure.
My sincerest condolences to the family.
deepest condolences to all of the Campbell family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
We are so sorry for you loss, Audrey was such an amazing lady. Always a smile, we had many great conversations over the years. Our sympathy and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, I have many fond memories over the years with Audrey, my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
So sorry for your loss. Audrey was an incredible lady. 🙏
Campbell Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so sweet and nice to me growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
I have many fond memories with Audrey from school and later on. Missed her when she moved to Sioux Falls. Sympathy to you the family.
Patty Fawcett
Jerus and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember meeting your Mom and Dad many times but remember one time in particular when she had made soup for us when we stopped by the house in Miller. I remember her every time when I make the Taco Soup recipe she shared with me. May your memories provide comfort of this wonderful lady and the love she had for her children.
Sharing your deep sorrow and wishing you comfort and peace.
Very sorry to hear about your mother. I have fond memories of bringing my monthly paper route money to the bank and she was always the one there to help. She always greeted the Gilk boys with a wave and a smile and was so very kind to us.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose your mom. But God needed her with Him. I’ll remember her for being full of life with a smile for everyone.
What a wonderful friend and human being . My mom considered her one of her dearest friends. Both my parents regarded Ron and Audrey as treasures . I too enjoyed knowing both of them and will miss that part of my history .
May you find peace . Your mom was a classy woman with a kind and loving heart . I will miss her . Deb Carr
Wishing God's peace and comfort to all of you. Her upbeat personality and lovely smile made her a joy to be around. I know mom always enjoyed visiting with her.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
So sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. I’ll always remember the pancakes she made when we spent the night there on our visits to see Grandma. Lifting you all up in prayer during this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Audrey Campbell.🙏🙏