Fannie A. Campbell

Fannie A. Campbell, 98, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023.

She was the oldest daughter born to Houston and Wanda Burns in a family of 12 children. 

She lived and worked in Olive Branch and Cairo early in life before moving to Joliet in 1953. She was affectionately called Sis all of her life by all who loved her. 

Fannie  is survived by three children, Ronald Smothers, Patricia Smothers and Linda McKee; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Marshall Burns and Sam Burns; and her sisters, Jerre Dover and Carita Miller.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Houston Burns Jr., Bill Burns, Buster Burns, Roy Burns and Jimmie Burns; her sisters, Virginia McIntrye and Doris Bullock; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and one great-granddaughter. 

Cremation rites and a private service were accorded, per her wishes. 

Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Joliet.