Carolyn June Watters Campbell, 76, of Colstrip, passed away on February 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born on August 31, 1943, in Orlando, Florida to Estelle and James Quincy Watters I. She attended Evans High School where she enjoyed art and science.
Carol married James Ronald Campbell Sr. on November 2, 1962, in Apopka, Florida. They later made their home in Cedar Key, Florida, where Carolyn was the manager of the Jiffy Food Store and was an excellent chef at multiple seafood restaurants. In 1975, her family moved to Colstrip, MT. where she began her most significant job as a homemaker and raised her three children.
She was a member of the Montana Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Forsyth, Montana for numerous years.
Carol enjoyed various forms of art including sketching, coloring, floral arranging, and architecture.
She also enjoyed camping, fishing, and going to the beach. Most of all she loved being around her family. You could always find her teaching her grandchildren arts and crafts. Her greatest pleasure later in life was her daily visits with her daughter Alicia and her granddaughter Sara.
Her loved ones will forever remember their “Nana,” her bright blue eyes, her infectious smile and laugh, and her generous southern hospitality. She welcomed everyone into her home for a glass of sweet tea and a home-cooked meal.
In Nana’s words, her greatest ‘victory’ in life is “overcoming the past, and raising three beautiful children who have become wonderful adults who I am very proud of! They have given me such joy.” Her dreams for the future are, “for my children and grandchildren to hopefully make a difference in the world, find God and be happy.”
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband James (Ronnie); brothers James (Jim) Watters II, Robert (Bobby) Watters; sisters Wanda Joyce Schultz, and Kathryn Watters.
She is survived by her three children: James Campbell Jr. (Tina) of Colstrip, Keith Campbell (Bridgette) of Miles City, and Alicia O’Toole (John) of Colstrip; six grandchildren: Jessica, Kyle (Kassi), Cole (Amanda), Ethan, Kaid, and Sara; numerous nieces and nephews; her brother Paul Watters (Jeannette) of Leesburg, Florida; and her trusty sidekicks Bubba and Sissy.
No services are planned per her request. There will be a family internment in the Shiloh Cemetery in Sumner, Florida, where she will be laid to rest next to her “love of a lifetime.”
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pat riedel says
Alicia and family — so sorry to hear of you mom’s passing. she was a great lady
Shelly Holum says
To All of the Family: Sending prayers to you all at this difficult time.
Shelly Holum
Kathy LaDuke and Kortney says
Carolyn was one of my favorite customers. Her smile and her laugh were so heart warming. Prayers for healing and cherish all those precious memories. Hugs Alicia John Sarah and family
Tink & Kyla Branstetter says
Keith, Alicia, Jim and families. Very sorry for the loss of your mom. Your memories of her will last forever. Take care.
Jose and Jeanne Ortiz says
Alicia and Family:
Our most sincere sympathy and love for your loss. We had great moments including laughs and fights with your mom but always great respect and admiration for her. Prayers and Love
Sincerely,
Jose and Jeanne Ortiz
Andrita Harris says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Family
Prayers are with you.
Larry & Joanne Schrupp says
We are so sorry for your loss. May you be blessed by the love of family and friends and sustained by your faith.
Vida Landa says
Carolyn sounds like a wonderful woman. A woman who left behind a lot of great memories. She will live on in those memories. . .
Peace to you, Keith and family
Jeannette Barreto says
Alicia and family I’m very sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Kristy and Brian Torgerson says
Alicia, John, Sara and family we are so very sorry for your loss.
Hugs and prayers to you all!
Kristy and Brian Torgerson says
Alicia, John, Sara and family we are so very sorry for your loss.
Hugs and prayers to you all and your family.
Karen Biggs says
I just heard of Aunt Chi Chi’s passing. My love and prayers are with you all. Please let me know when the burial will be.
Jorja White says
Rip Aunt Chi Chi. I hope you and mom get along up there.
You left us with some pretty good memories, may you shine real bright with the stars.
My sincere condolences to the family
Loni and Buggs Hartman says
Jim, Keith, Alicia and family: There just isnt the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I wish I could take away your broken hearts. She loved you all dearly and was so proud of you. She was a kind and gentle giving soul and I got to experience it more times than I could ever count. I know she is at peace now and is with Jim again. Oh how that has to be bringing her so much joy. I will always treasure my love for her and my memories. May she RIP. God bless you all through this time. Love you all. Loni and Buggs
Mary Pat Harris says
This Wonderful Lady will be Missed in the Town of Colstrip. Great Neighbor, Friend to many❤️. She was Surrounded by her Beautiful Family and Good Friends
Prayers for Strength to her Children 🙏🙏🙏
Cal and Roxie Wilson says
Alicia ,John, Sara and family,
Cal and I were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Doug & Debbie Skiles says
Alicia and all of Carol’s family, we are so sorry for your loss. Carol was fun and always had a great laugh. Love, Hugs and Prayers!
Doug & Debbie Skiles
Joe and DeeAnne Egan says
Praying for you and your family…that the peace that passes understanding will be very real to you.
Fay Matheny says
My thoughts and prayers are with you three kids in the loss of your mother.
Mollie Phipps says
So sorry for your families loss
Shug Lutz says
We are so sorry that we never had the pleasure of meeting Carol…Our hearts go out to all of you for this great loss! May God wrap His arms around all of you and give you peace, as you travel to put her to rest! Much love and hugs!!! Duane and Shug Lutz
Darrell l Brabec says
Alicia prayers for your family at loss of your mother.
Bob and Deb Lewandowski says
To Alicia, John, Sara and family,
We were so sorry to hear this sad news about your mother and grandmother! May God be with you Alicia, John and Sara and with each and everyone in the family. Prayers of peace and comfort to you all!🙏🙏🙏💕
Jackson Craig says
The loss of dear and precious love one as your mother and grandmother as thoughts or being there to just listen as going through this time. Then there is the remembrance and celebration of Carolyn (Carol) wonderful life as precious moments and memories only you have to recall and reflected on as she shared in each growth and development enrichment in your life. Prayers of peace and comfort to you all.
Judy Hayworth says
Alicia, John and Sara and all of your family,
I was very sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you have wonderful memories and may you be comforted by those at this difficult time and into the future. Much love, Judy
DOnna McCulloch says
Alicia, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, may your memories comfort and sustain you at this time. Prayers for peace and for comfort to you and your family
Jane McPherson says
Prayers to your family Alicia. I enjoyed having your mother as my neighbor for several years. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕
Patricia Harman says
Dear Family, Your Mother (my dear Stepsister) has always been in my heart. There are many good and loving memories I have of her and growing up in Orlando was part of them. Your Dear Grandmother Estelle was my stepmother who I lovingly called “Mom”. I am looking forward to the soon return of Jesus to our Earth and His words of comfort in John 14:1-3 KJV for His children. I am praying for the comfort of our Heavenly Father to pour out his grace day by day until He comes again. He promises!
Patricia (Patty) Harman says
Patricia Harman says
Dear Family, Your Mother (my dear Stepsister) has always been in my heart. There are many good and loving memories I have of her and growing up in Orlando was part of them. Your Dear Grandmother Estelle was my stepmother who I lovingly called “Mom”. I am looking forward to the soon return of Jesus to our Earth and His words of comfort in John 14:1-3 KJV for His children. I am praying for the comfort of our Heavenly Father to pour out his grace day by day until He comes again. He promises!
M G says
My condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy. Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near all those calling on Him. ( Psalms 145 : 18 )