Obituary of Gaynell McEntire Campbell

Gaynell McEntire Campbell, age 78, of Banner Elk, the Clarks Creek community, passed away Wednesday morning, December 15, 2016 at her home. Born April 24, 1938 in Wilkesboro, she was a daughter of Edward Harold and Maggie Chapman McEntire. Gaynell received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from High Point University. She and her husband, Pastor Larry Campbell served the congregation of Holy Communion Lutheran Church for 48 years. She loved spending time with her family, particularly camping and vacationing at the Outer Banks and in Cherokee. Every spring, she could be found preparing her annual flower gardens, and throughout the year, she enjoyed quilting and cross stitch, bird watching, and the companionship of her dogs. Mrs. Campbell is survived by her daughters, Lisa Campbell Lail and husband, Ed, of Hudson, and Mary Kay Greene of Foscoe; her sons, Larry Campbell of the home, and William Campbell of Fort Mill, SC; brother, Jackie McEntire of Wilkesboro; sisters, Kay Hayes and husband, Billy, of Wilkesboro, and Nancy Triplett of Mooresville; and grandchildren, Mackenzie and Emmy Campbell and Braden and Kaylee Greene. Numerous nieces and nephews, and the entire church family at Holy Communion Lutheran Church also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Larry Campbell; brothers, Harold and Lannie McEntire; and her parents. Funeral services for Gaynell Campbell will be conducted Sunday afternoon, December 18th, at 3 oclock at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. David Mielke. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 oclock, prior to services, at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Communion Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, 1525 Clarks Creek Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Campbell family.