Feb 22, 2021

Renee McClure Campbell, 63, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, in the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo., of breathing complications from a battle with Covid-19. Renee was born March 14, 1957, a beloved daughter of William and the late Joan Phillips McClure of Canonsburg.

She was a 1975 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.

Renee, remarried in 1990, is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Eddie Campbell of Mt. Vernon. She became a dear stepmom and grandmother to Ed’s family.

Renee suffered from severe osteoarthritis and Lupus. She was unable to pursue a career in drafting as she had hoped, but she did fill her time with her family, friends and antiques. She was known for her love of antique shops, yard sales and auctions. Renee made a successful hobby of decorating and staging of antiques and cute decor. She made many dear friends in the process, especially from the New Beginnings Antiques in Billings, Mo.

Renee is the beloved mother of Jennifer Taylor (Trent) of Ellicott City, Md., Matthew Golubosky of Saint Mary’s, Marlana (Rick) Murray of Republic, Mo., and Jackie (Mikey) Lewis, also of Republic. She was also the bonus mom to five more of Ed’s kids. Renee has several grandchildren, who will miss her dearly, Bellana, Annaka and Ryker Taylor of Maryland, Dylan and Justice Murray of Missouri, Brady and Kalen Lewis of Missouri, and nine more bonus grandkids. Renee was also lovingly known as the “fake” grandma to Taylor Marsh of Mt. Vernon. Renee was the dear sister of brother William McClure Jr., sister Melissa McClure (Mike Hartman) and late brother Jeffrey McClure. She was the aunt of Liam Dunn, Celia McClure and McKayla Hartman. Renee was also the great-aunt of Amelia Thompson.

Renee was loved by so many and we will always carry her sweet smile and memory in our hearts.