Mildred “Millie” Berry Youngberg Campbell

Mildred “Millie” Berry Youngberg Campbell, 80, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on September 27, 1936. For eighty years, her life was full of love, laughter and joy. She married Richard Campbell on January 23, 1955 and, together, they have four surviving children – Melody, Rick, Ron and Rob, and one daughter, Virginia Dawn, who preceded her in death and who will welcome their mom, Mildred into Heaven. Millie will be remembered for her love of the natural world outside her kitchen window, her infinite patience, and the unconditional love she shared with everyone. She spent her life giving to all, whether it be the family she loved so much, the stranger in need, or the birds who were lucky enough to find their way to the bread she regularly put out in her backyard.

A lifelong follower of Jesus, she always found a church home wherever she went in her travels. Her journey was spent in Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida but wherever she and Richard went the people were glad she came and sorry to see her go. Her hobbies included reading great stories, listening to beautiful music, and collecting the most comical, unsightly yard ornaments possible to decorate her flower beds. She was not known as a great cook but she was known for making sure that everyone who came to her door was welcome and well fed.

She is also survived by her beloved sisters Ann and Virginia who she always wanted to spend more time with but . . .as Millie is famous for saying, … “it is, what it is.” As she goes on ahead of us all, she leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and a huge extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones. Her soft voice, gentle touch, and beautiful smile will be missed until she greets us again.

A gathering of Mrs. Campbell’s family and friends will begin at 3:00 p.m. with her memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.