Fernella Hilarya Campbell
July 22, 1931 – February 22, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Fernella Hilarya Campbell, affectionately known as “Fernie,” on Feb 22. After a brief illness, Mrs. Campbell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Campbell was a caring person known for her generous hospitality to her family and friends. A devoted member of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, she faithfully served in multiple capacities, including as a Women’s Ministry leader, Sabbath School superintendent and head usher. Mrs. Campbell’s career as a secondary school educator spanned over forty years, during which she taught at Richland Park SDA School in St. Vincent, West Indies; St. Croix SDA School; and St. Croix Central High School.
Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty-one years, Charles H. Campbell. She is survived by her devoted son, Dr. Cedric H. Campbell, daughter-in-law, Dr. Lenore N. Joseph, and precious granddaughters, Amanda and Ella Campbell. Other family members include her brother-in-law, Colbert Campbell of Tobago; siblings, Gloria and Marilyn Simon of Gambles Terrace, Antigua, Thomas Simon, and Catherine (Blondell) Simon Gordon of New York; nieces Anise Simon, Margaret Simon, Avril Hector, Blondell Carter Lake, and Wendy Lake Ricke; nephews, Dr. Lloydstone Jacobs II, Kevin Simon, Rashaan Simon, Vere Edwards, Bernard Lake and Floyd Francis; cousins, Daisy Jacobs and Nita Simon; and other extended family members. She also leaves to mourn treasured friends including Mr. and Mrs. Denston and Audrey Bacchus, Ms. Goldine Charlemagne, Dr. Valarie Knowles Combie, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and Ada-Luz Flemming, Mr. Franklyn Joseph, Pastor and Mrs. Reginald and Annette Michael, Mr. And Mrs. Albert and Maria Schuster, Mr. Wendel Thomas, Mrs. Pearl Wells-Lescott, Ms. Masie Willie, and other dear friends too numerous to mention.
A celebration of Mrs. Campbell’s life will be held at Central SDA Church on April 6th, at 9 am. Attendees are asked to wear purple in honor of Mrs. Campbell. Arrangements are under the care of James Funeral Home. Tributes must be sent to cambie20002000@yahoo.com by March 21.
