of Leslie, AR
September 19, 1970 - September 7, 2017
Tracy Aleshia Campbell, age 46 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas with the love of her life by her side. She was born in Harrison, Arkansas on September 19th, 1970 to Robert and Shirley Overstreet.
Growing up, she attended Marshall Elementary School and later graduated from Marshall High School as a member of the class of 1988. Tracy was an active member of the Leslie United Methodist Church. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Central Arkansas where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Education. Tracy married Douglas Campbell in 1992, giving her the title of ''Mrs. Campbell'' and on May 24th, 1999 she received her most blessed title, ''Mom'', when Hailey Kristian Campbell entered the world. She loved being a daughter, sister, wife, teacher and especially a mom. Shortly after becoming ''Mrs. Campbell'', she accepted a teaching position for the fall of '93 at Scotland Public Schools. After a whirlwind inaugural year, she came home to Searcy County, accepting a position with Leslie Public Schools. Tracy taught children in second thru sixth grades during her career; upon her retirement from Searcy County School District, she had made an enormous impact on children's lives for twenty-four years. She loved sharing her passion of learning and literature with kids and watching the spark she could ignite burn brightly in every student. But education didn't just happen at school. Tracy was also instrumental in overseeing, organizing and teaching many summers at Vacation Bible School for the Leslie Methodist Church. Tracy also cherished her animals, was an avid literature lover and thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors working in her flowers, hiking trails or simply enjoying life from the deck.
Left to cherish her memory and continue her legacy are her husband, Douglas Campbell of the home; daughter, Hailey Campbell of Jonesboro; parents, Robert and Shirley Overstreet of Marshall; brother, Brandon Overstreet, also of Marshall; mother-in-law, Shelba Campbell of Leslie; sisters-in-law, Jeanie (Mark) Swaim of Dallas, TX and Gay Lynn (Randy) Rose of Leslie; nephew, Josh Swaim of Dallas, TX; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues and former students, who loved her dearly.
Funeral services for Tracy will be 2:00 PM Sunday, September 10th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Micheaul Proctor officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Saturday, September 9th, 2017 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Nubbin Hill Cemetery near Leslie. Pallbearers will be former students, Cody Branscum, Bub Deckard, Seth Griffin, Willie Stiles and Zach Tuell, and family friend, Rocky Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be John Gray, Roger Massey, Andrew Ragland, Isaac Bramlett and Chad Horton. Following the interment, family and friends will gather at Leslie School cafeteria for a meal and Celebration of Life service where stories and memories will be shared. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested the community continue to support Mrs. Campbells ''kids'' by donating to the Forest Newby Space Camp Scholarship at Simmons Bank, P. O. Box 250, Marshall, AR 72650. This will help fund a scholarship to send a Searcy County child on to Space Camp.
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31 Condolence(s)
Margaret Leigh Medlock Guthrie
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Tracy was my best & most precious friend at UCA when we were R.A.s together. She married first, then was a beautiful bridesmaid in my wedding in Kansas. I still think of her all the time, but over the years life got busy for both and we lost touch. I tried many times to find her on Facebook, but for whatever reason, never did. I contacted many Tracys, but none were her. I should have tried the old fashioned way & called information to see if she & Doug had a landline. Today I was so happy & excited when UCA alumni office said they would give her my contact info. I could almost feel the reunion that we could plan. Then, in the kindest voice, Vicky in Alumni Office told me the saddest news. I’ve been crying this morning and I miss Tracy more now than ever. I would give anything if my children could have had her for a teacher. The sweetest, most precious, and MOST FUN soul has entered heaven and I’d give anything if I can share a bunk bed with her in heaven one day. My best memories st UCA were when we’d have sleepovers and laugh until tears leaked out. Today’s tears aren’t the same. I am comforted to remember how much Tracy loved her family and that she had an amazing prince of a husband in Doug. Her daughter must be one of the most blessed girls in all the world to have had Tracy for her mom. Much love to everyone that Tracy loves. “LOVESâ€, present tense, because love never fails. Love is eternal & in eternity, we’ll hug Tracy and hear her beautiful laugh again. â¤ï¸
“Margaret Leigh†Olathe, KS
Tonya Lochridge
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Doug and Family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo Ann Campbell
Monday, September 11, 2017
Douglas, Hailey, Robert and Shirley, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Tracy. I had the privilege of meeting Tracy at CARTI Conway. God blessed me for allowing our paths to cross, giving me the chance to meet this wonderful person. I know she will be missed but memories of all her accomplishment will live on forever. Love to all.
Kathy Younger Smith
Sunday, September 10, 2017
So sorry to hear about Tracy, the family has my love and prayers.
Bev Treat
Sunday, September 10, 2017
To the family of Mrs. Campbell. You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful person she was inside and out. No more pain and no more sorrow for this little lady. She is in the arms of Jesus. Isaiah 57:1. With Love and Respect.
Bev Treat
Melony salcido
Saturday, September 9, 2017
She was an awsome teacher of my kids when they went to school there she was a wonderful person all around she will be missed.
Barbara Henderson
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am so very sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Sherri Sanders Mcclure
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Robert, Shirley, and all the family: so very sorrry to hear of Tracy's passing. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Cindy Boyd
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I've been blessed to have had Tracy as my friend for 26 years. We've had lots of happy times filling Easter Eggs for many years at church. Also lots of memories of working under her to teach Bible School. I'll love and miss you forever Tracy Campbell.
Cindy
Connie myrick
Saturday, September 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Tracy was a beautiful person and a great teacher. She loved what she did and loved all her students. She was the true meaning of a teacher. She will be greatly missed. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Toni Newby
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Our son Forest loved Mrs. Campbell. She saw a special spark in him and she changed his life when she recommended him for the Gifted and Talented Program. She helped make his last few years on earth extremely special and for that we are forever grateful.
Jessica L Miller
Saturday, September 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for each and everyone.
Angie Johnson
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Tracy was a special woman who was loved by so many. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Andy Brown
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Doug and family
Our deepest sympathy are with you and your family at this time.
Brown Family
Connie Cronk Roth
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Thoughts are with the family. Her will live in memories of the children and people she touched forever.
Leslie Watts Finley
Saturday, September 9, 2017
My deepest sympathies for all of those left to deal with this tragic loss. Tracy has always been one of the kindest people I knew during my school years. She was always smiling and had kind words for everyone around her. She has left the pain and suffering of this life behind and has returned to the most wonderful place one can imagine and we will join hr there someday. All her family are in my prayers.
Sherry Sutterfield
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Tracy was a wonderful person. She touched many lives & will be greatly missed. She is free of pain & suffering now & rejoicing with the angels. Prayers for peace &I comfort for her family & friends..
Judi Morgan
Saturday, September 9, 2017
My heart is with you Doug..
Debbie
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Tracy touched so many lives on her short life here. I pray the lord be with her family during this sorrowful time. She is happy and out of pain now but her loved ones left behind have lost part of their hearts ♥ï¸.
Sharla Neal
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Tracy was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. She touched so many lives. Praying for comfort and peace for this sweet family.
Rob Morton
Saturday, September 9, 2017
My hearfelt sympthy for the entire falmily. May God bless you all during this time.
Kelly Simmons
Friday, September 8, 2017
Tracy was such a blessing to work with during my time at Leslie school. Prayers for her family.
David Haas
Friday, September 8, 2017
You have done so well teaching and made a deep impression and impact on my life and what I have achieved and accomplished you will be truly missed- DAVID HAAS, United States Marine Corps 🇺🇸
Malinda Cash
Friday, September 8, 2017
My heart breaks for your family, friends, and Tracy's students. You'll continue to be in my prayers. May you find comfort in the happy memories you hold in your hearts.
Rev. Norm Moyer
Friday, September 8, 2017
While I was pastor at Leslie UMC, I always looked forward to greet Tracy and Haliey and their wam smiles.
Blessings to the family
Lelia Mull and Susan Crump
Friday, September 8, 2017
Praying for you all. Wishing we could be there. Our deepest sympathy.
Donald and Jeanette Lowers
Friday, September 8, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry.
Toby & Becky Donley
Friday, September 8, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. She touched a lot of lives and will be greatly missed.
Doris Williams
Friday, September 8, 2017
Tracys memory will linger always in Leslie. The family has my sympathy.
Brenda Lewis
Friday, September 8, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, and pray God will give you strength during this time.
Jeri White
Friday, September 8, 2017
Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.