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![["Shirley A. Campbell (March 17,1949-January 10, 2021), a native of Pinch, West Virginia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was a lifelong songwriter and poet. Two of her songs were recorded by Grandpa Jones and Ernest Tubb, respectively. Campbell married into the Reed-Campbell family of the bluegrass musician Ola Belle Reed, who was her mentor. Read Campbells obituary:Shirley A. Campbell, 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, January 10, 2021.Born March 17, 1949, in Pinch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Francis Jarrett and Jack White.She is survived by her two children, daughter Carlie Campbell of Charleston and son Jeremy Campbell of Elkton, MD; and pets.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshunds, Buckwheat and Alfalfa.Shirley studied at Oklahoma University and Marshall University. She was a nurse for 20 years, a dog groomer for 15 years, and a small business owner for approximately 10 years. She was a woman of endless talents, for many of which she received recognition. She was deeply devoted to animal welfare; throughout her life caring for ANY and ALL that she found in need.There will be a symphony of animal calls greeting her at the gates of heaven; and it will be glorious!As per her request, there will be no services. She asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity in her honor.You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements."]](/thumb/4224CampbellShirleyIntTranscript31616 "Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell")
- Identifier:
- 4224.CampbellShirley.IntTranscript.3.16.16
- Title:
- Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
- Date:
- 2016-03-16
- Creator:
- Campbell, Shirley A.
- Contributor:
- Hilliard, Emily
- Subject:
- Folk poetry, American, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Folk music--West Virginia, Working class--Songs and music, Country music, Gospel music, and Women lyricists
- Location:
- Charleston (W. Va.)
![["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]](/thumb/4224WVTeachersStrikePhoto01122718 "West Virginia teachers holding a sign reading \"Fix and Fund PEIA with 2.5% Natural Gas and Severance Tax\"")
- Identifier:
- 4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.011.2.27.18
- Title:
- West Virginia teachers holding a sign reading "Fix and Fund PEIA with 2.5% Natural Gas and Severance Tax"
- Date:
- 2018-02-27
- Creator:
- Hilliard, Emily
- Contributor:
- Hilliard, Emily
- Subject:
- Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, Labor disputes--West Virginia, and West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.)
- Location:
- Charleston (W. Va.)
