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Cathy Rominger Campbell, 75, Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, September 9, 2024.

She was born May 27, 1949 in Elizabethton, Tenn., and lived most of her life in Elizabethton. She graduated from Elizabethton High School, Class of 1967, and attended Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and John Rominger of Elizabethton.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Campbell; her children, Marti Poole and husband Scotty, Mikkie Perry and husband Allen, and Robert Campbell and wife Kristi; her brother, Tony Rominger and wife June; grandchildren, Alex Odom, Tucker, Cameron and Sean Campbell and Matthew Poole; nephew, Rhett Rominger; a special sister-in-law, Mary Katherine Danner; and many special aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cathy loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was a charter member of East River Park Christian Church. She was an outstanding Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to others, especially in their time of need, always generous with her time, support and wise advice. She was loved fiercely by her family and considered to be one of the finest humans on the planet.

Cathy loved life and loved to travel! She had been all over the world, checking out the castles in Germany, Austria, and traveling to Australia to beautiful adventures in Fiji and Hawaii.  

Some of her greatest times in life were when she helped her husband with their dairy barn. She had a blast working with the cows and was so meticulous with their care. She named all 100 of them. They loved her too as they perked up when she was around.  She was considered to be a hard worker and never quitting until the job was done.

Cathy retired from the Carter County District Attorney’s Office after a wonderful career as the Victims Witness Coordinator. She was so kind and compassionate dealing with the people she came in contact with. She helped to start the Victims Christmas Tree in downtown Elizabethton. 

Cathy was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for her approximately 30 years as President of Farm Bureau of Tennessee beginning in 1988. She was recognized for going above and beyond in her volunteer spirit to Tennessee Farm Bureau.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Saturday, September 14, at East River Park Christian Church with Jason Payne and Estel Williams, ministers, officiating. Music will be by Chrystie Kyte. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until noon, prior to the service. Friends may call on the family at the home of Bob Campbell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East River Park Christian Church, 1207 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for the excellent care she received. Condolences may be left for the family at www.memorialfcelizabethton.com

Memorial Funeral Chapel, 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, (423) 543-3839, is serving the Campbell family.