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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."]%

25. Letter from Ola Belle Reed to Shirley Campbell, dated April 21, 1966, 12 of 13

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Letter.012.5.16.16
Title:
Letter from Ola Belle Reed to Shirley Campbell, dated April 21, 1966, 12 of 13
Date:
2016-05-16
Creator:
Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002
Contributor:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Subject:
Bluegrass music, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Women lyricists, Old-time music, Working class--Songs and music, Country music
Location:
Rising Sun (Md.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

26. Ray Fought among fiddles he made

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.001.9.25.17
Title:
Ray Fought among fiddles he made
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Old-time music, Bowed stringed instruments, Parkersburg (W. Va.), Fiddling, woodworking
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

27. Various fiddles made by Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.004.9.25.17
Title:
Various fiddles made by Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Bowed stringed instruments, woodworking, Fiddling, Old-time music
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

28. Corner of Ray Fought's fiddle room

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.005.9.25.17
Title:
Corner of Ray Fought's fiddle room
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Parkersburg (W. Va.), woodworking, Old-time music, Bowed stringed instruments, Fiddling
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

29. Portrait of fiddle maker Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.006.9.25.17
Title:
Portrait of fiddle maker Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Old-time music, woodworking, Fiddling, Bowed stringed instruments
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

30. Electric fiddle made by Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.007.9.25.17
Title:
Electric fiddle made by Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Old-time music, Bowed stringed instruments, Fiddling, woodworking
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

31. Ray Fought plays a fiddle he made

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.008.9.25.17
Title:
Ray Fought plays a fiddle he made
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Bowed stringed instruments, Parkersburg (W. Va.), woodworking, Old-time music, Fiddling
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

32. Ray Fought shows off a fiddle he made

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.009.9.25.17
Title:
Ray Fought shows off a fiddle he made
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Fiddling, woodworking, Bowed stringed instruments, Parkersburg (W. Va.), Old-time music
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

33. Three fiddles made by Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.010.9.25.17
Title:
Three fiddles made by Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Bowed stringed instruments, woodworking, Old-time music, Fiddling
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

34. Geometric fiddle made by Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.011.9.25.17
Title:
Geometric fiddle made by Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Bowed stringed instruments, Old-time music, Fiddling, woodworking
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

35. Antelope fiddle scroll carved by Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.012.9.25.17
Title:
Antelope fiddle scroll carved by Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Bowed stringed instruments, Fiddling, woodworking, Old-time music
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Ray Fought is a self-taught fiddler and fiddle maker living in Parkersburg, West Virginia."]%

36. Illustration on back of a fiddle, etched by Ray Fought

Identifier:
4224.FoughtRay.Photo.013.9.25.17
Title:
Illustration on back of a fiddle, etched by Ray Fought
Date:
2017-09-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Old-time music, Bowed stringed instruments, Fiddling, woodworking
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)