Joyce Kemper Campbell, 71, of 1607 Hot Springs Road, Covington, Virginia, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 11, 1939 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Harry G. and Effie Tucker Kemper.

Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker and was a member of Highland Chapel Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Campbell and a brother, John R. Kemper.

Surviving are two sons, Gerald Campbell of Covington and John and Opal Campbell of Little Rock, AR; four grandchildren, Kala Campbell and Justin Campbell, both of Covington; Amanda Campbell of NC and Scott Campbell of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Barbara Nicely and Rachel Cochran, both of Covington, and Betty Angle of Moneta; three brothers, Harry L. "Woody" Kemper of Fincastle; Larry Kemper of TX and Vernon Kemper of TN; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery.

Friends may pay their respects any time at Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday evening form 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home. Family and friends attending the service may assemble at Arritt Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Monday to proceed to the cemetery.