Betty Lou Campbell

Betty Lou Campbell, 73, of New Martinsville, WV, was called home to Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 5, 2025 while in the Genesis Center in Sistersville, WV.

She was born July 12, 1951, in Friendly, WV, a daughter of the late Lester Smith and Virginia May Auten Smith.

Betty was an active member of the First Church of God in New Martinsville, WV for over 35 years.  She was a member of the Women of the Church of God, a choir member, a volunteer in all children’s ministries and a faithful prayer warrior.  She graduated from Sistersville High School and from Institute as a Nursing Aide.  She volunteered as a Nurses Aide at New Martinsville Health Care Center for over 25 years as well as volunteering with community outreach programs.

She is survived by her son, William (Shandi) Campbell of Sistersville, WV; step-daughter, Valerie (Bill) Fripp of Lincolnton NC; half-brother, Dale (Karen) Smith of St. Mary’s, WV; grandsons, William Braden Campbell, Jason (Anita) Rhodes and Joshua (Amy Miller) Rhodes; granddaughter, Zayley Campbell; great-grandson, Austin Rhodes; great-granddaughter, Paisley Rhodes; niece, Heather Arth; brother-in-law, George Collins; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Seagrave Smith and several close church family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Opha Campbell; brother, Oscar Smith; sister, Carol Collins and half-brothers, Lester Smith, Jr. and Ronnie Smith.

Services will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the First Church of God, 255 Russell Avenue, New Martinsville, WV. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm with Pastor Rocky Wills officiating.  Interment will be at Middlebourne Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Morris officiating.

Online condolences may be offered at myersfuneralhomewv.com.