Ida Lea Craig Campbell age 84 of Joplin, formerly of Dubuque, IA passed away at 11:10 on July 16, 2009 in Red Oak, TX. Born Nov. 14, 1925 in Alpena, AR, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Ellen Craig of LaRussell, MO. She married Talmage Campbell on April 4, 1946 and he precedes her in death June 20, 1998. Also, preceding her was a brother, Bernie Craig of Pryor, OK. She graduated from Sarcoxie High School in 1944 and attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. Upon receiving her Teaching Certificate in Education she taught in the one room school at Blake north of LaRussell. After moving to Dubuque, IA in 1947 she became a substitute teacher for the Dubuque School System. While living in Dubuque she was a member of St. Lukes Methodist Church for 36 years were she was active in Sunday School and Grace Circle. She served as a Girl Scout Leader as well as Cub Scout Den Leader from Lincoln School district. She was a 50 year member of Julien Chapter #125 Order of Eastern Star, Worthy High Priestess of Jephithah Shrine #20 and Past Mother Advisor and Board member of Dubuque Assembly #13 Order of Rainbow for Girls all of Dubuque, IA. At the time of her death she was a member of Faith Chapter #334 OES in Carl Junction, MO. After moving from Iowa in 1991 she lived in Bella Vista, AR where she enjoyed golfing. While residing in Joplin she was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church. She was also an avid seamstress and she loved to knit. She is survived by two daughters Candy Shireman and husband Barry of Red Oak, TX; Cherri Parish and husband George of Dodge City, KS; and one son Craig Campbell of Joplin; one brother Bob Craig of LaRussell, MO; and 5 grandchildren. A beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister she will be dearly missed. Memorial services for Mrs. Campbell will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2009 in the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel in Sarcoxie, Missouri. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Memorials for Ida Campbell may be made through the funeral home to Harvey Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.