Joyce Bates Campbell, 93, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Born in Buncombe County, NC on June 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Velda Bates.
Joyce was an active member of Arney’s Fairview Methodist Church and volunteered with UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital (Grace Hospital). She enjoyed taking care of her house and pets, doting on her beloved dogs, and traveling.
Those left to cherish her memory include her step-children, Linda C. Lackey (Danny), David “Keith” Campbell (Jill), and Janice C. Guffey (Donald); step-grandchildren, Cory Lackey, Jason Lackey, Brandy Buchanan, Holly Campbell, Megan Campbell Williams, and Paige Guffey; seven great-step-grandchildren; and a nephew, Roger “Rocky” Harris (Carol).
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, David Livingston Campbell; and a grandson, Danny Lackey.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2025 at Arney’s Fairview Methodist Church. The funeral will be held at noon in the church and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Linda, It was an honor to get to know Joyce, she lit up each time I walked into visit her. I thought I was being the blessing I was the one that was blessed by Joyce! Thank you for sharing her family!!! ~DeAnne Morrow
Joyce will be dearly missed. She was a good Christian woman and one of the sweetest I've ever known. I went to church with Joyce at Arneys Fairview Church ( Arneys Chapel). She was a faithful member of the church
I've known Joyce and David almost my whole life. They were the nicest people I knew. I'm so glad I had the pleasure of knowing them both. Joyce was such a sweet lady. She'll be dearly missed.
I am grieving the passing of a very special friend & sister in Christ. So many memories to reflect on during this time. One thing we were very good at doing together was laughing 😆 I can see her being greeted by many that she introduced to Jesus. And, that dance with David she had been longing to enjoy. She was so blessed to have 2 "special" daughters that saw she was taken care of during her lingering illness ♥️ Today, " I've got more to go to heaven for" Looking forward to celebrating with her in our Heavenly Home 🙌