Joyce Helen Campbell (Taylor)

Joyce Helen Campbell (Taylor), born on February 27, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in Milford, Ohio.

Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Joyce was a person of dedication and accomplishment. She devoted over 13 years of distinguished service to the St. Petersburg Times, where her commitment and dedication were highly respected by colleagues. Following her retirement, Joyce continued to impact her community through a decade of dedicated work at the Marjorie P. Lee retirement community, bringing compassion and a strong work ethic to all she did.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Joyce was an avid crafter, channeling her creativity and attention to detail into works that brought joy to her family and friends. She was a long-standing member of Mari Elders, engaging actively with fellow members and contributing to the vibrancy of her social circles. For the past nine years, she was a valued resident of the Sem Villa community in Milford, Ohio, where she made lasting friendships and participated fully in community life.

Joyce’s legacy is especially cherished by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Andrew Campbell. Her memory will be held dearly by her daughters Jacqueline A. Malblanc, Jill L. Back, and Chasya K. Eshkol, each of whom reflected the values she instilled. Joyce is also survived by her sister, Stephanie Taylor. She was a proud grandmother to Timothy R. Back, Cynthia Massimiani, Alicia DiMaggio, and Jillian Van der Merwe, and a loving great-grandmother to Maddison Linn, Malachi Linn, Sawyer Van der Merwe, Nylah Van der Merwe, Adriana Massimiani, and Christina Massimiani.

In addition to her immediate family, Joyce is preceded in death by her mother, Constance Stridsberg, her father, Louis Taylor, and her brother, Reverend David L. Taylor whose memories she always carried.

Joyce Helen Campbell’s kindness, commitment, and creative spirit will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. Her life stands as a testament to a legacy rich in family, meaningful work, and strong community.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." Psalm 23

A memorial service will take place at Sem Villa chapel, 201 Mound Street Milford, Ohio, 45150, on Sunday August 23, 2026 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society. The family is being cared for by Megie Funeral Home, Milford, Ohio.