Mary Ellen Campbell

August 1, 1930 - February 16, 2019

Mary Ellen Campbell, age 88 of Sylvania, peacefully passed away surrounded by her beloved family. Mary Ellen was born on August 1st, 1930. Her husband, Kenneth Campbell, preceded her in death. After graduating from Scott High School in 1947, Mary Ellen married Ken on November 17th, 1951. They were lovingly married for 65 years. Upon graduation, she pursued her Bachelors and Master of Education from the University of Toledo. Mary was a proud University of Toledo fan. Days before she passed away she recited the University of Toledo fight song word for word. Mary Ellen was a hard worker with an immense passion for her career. After graduating from the University of Toledo she became a 4thgrade teacher. She taught in Sylvania Schools at Stranahan Elementary for 30 years. Mary Ellen not only believed that it takes a village to raise a child, but she lived it. She was a proud member of the Flanders Bog. She encouraged everybody in the neighborhood to congregate and celebrate life. In addition to her participation in the Flanders Bog, she was an active member of Fairgreen Presbyterian Church from 1950 to 2019. Her “Church Family” was fully integrated into Mary Ellen and Ken’s lives. First and foremost, Mary Ellen had an immeasurable amount love for her family. Mary Ellen and Ken were very traditional in their beliefs that families stay together. Thanksgiving was legendary for their immediate and extended family. Mary Ellen would shine watching her family embrace each other in love and celebration during the weekend long activity that she would plan and prepare months in advance. Holidays and birthdays in Mary Ellen and Ken’s family were unforgettable. Every single person had their special day. At the end of the day, Mary Ellen fought to live up to what her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ challenged all of us to make happen, and that is to do to others as you would have them do to you. Mary Ellen is survived her son, Keith (Kathie) Campbell; daughter, Kathy Blevins; grandchildren, Jacob (Jamie) Blevins, Kristopher (Diana) Campbell, Kari (Joe) Christie, Kelsey Campbell and Colleen (Aaron) Bartko; great-grandchildren, Max, Kate, Luke Campbell and Ethan Christie. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 12th, 2019, from 4:00pm-8:00 p.m. at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave., (between Secor and Douglas Roads). The Memorial Service will be held at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 W. Laskey Road (near the corner of Secor and Laskey Roads), Saturday, April 13th, 2019, at 3:00pm. Following the service, please join us for dinner at Fairgreen Church to celebrate the wonderful life of Mary Ellen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary Ellen’s honor may be gifted to Fairgreen Presbyterian Church. Mary Ellen’s family would like to give special thanks to the overwhelming love of friends and family who gave and continue to give their unconditional love and support. To send her family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com