Gwendolyn Evone Campbell departed this life for her eternal home on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 23, 1957 in Cleveland County NC to the late Grant Campbell and Janice Shuford Kirkland and was their eldest child.

"Gwen" was a 1976 graduate of Burns High School. She was a longtime member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church where she was a member of the usher board. As an outgoing person, Gwen loved life, humor and she never ever met a stranger. She loved people and if she knew your birthday, she never forgot it. Known as the "Polk Salad Queen" Gwen picked polk salad for family and friends alike along with blackberries. She was a huge San Francisco 49ers fan. She also enjoyed attending the Special Olympics with her children.

Gwen is reunited with her father, Grant Campbell; a sister, Linda Kay Campbell; maternal grandparents, Lucille Mauney and James Brown; paternal grandparents, Ozzie and Louise Campbell; three aunts, Brenda Brown, Barbara Kimble and Stella Ward and longtime friend, Willie "Shorty" Hall.

Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Janice Kirkland (Johnny) of Shelby; two sons, Christopher "Boochie" Campbell of the home and Lamorris Campbell of Shelby; one sister, Pamela Campbell of Shelby; two brothers, Thomas Maurice Campbell (Rhonda) of Shelby and Xavier Campbell of Rutherfordton, NC; her aunts, Alma Briscoe, Mary Eskridge, Elnora Hunt and Aileen Toms; uncles, Matthew Campbell and Eaker Campbell; her best friend, Patsy Watkins and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at First Baptist Church Lawndale at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the church. Burial will take place at Philadelphia United Methodist Church Cemetery Lawndale NC. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.