IN MEMORIAM ’36, P’69 Gladys Jane Caughlin Campbell of Memphis, TN, March 8, 2020. Born in New Orleans, LA, on February 19, 1916, “Janey” called Memphis her home for most of her life. She was a graduate of Lausanne School and attended Rhodes College, where she was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity and Pi Honorary Sorority. She was happily married to the late Robert (Bob) Lee Campbell, Jr. ’34, for 56 years. The two were married at Calvary Episcopal Church, where she was a lifelong member. She received a Service Cross for her 70 years of dedication to the Calvary Altar Guild from 1930 to 2000, including time as the directress. She was also a volunteer at the Waffle Shop and member of the St. Margaret’s Guild. She and her husband, Bob, were also founding members of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Campbell belonged to several service organizations, including the Junior League of Memphis, Tuesday Study Club, and Carnival Memphis RaMet, Osiris, and Memphis Societies. In her later years, she enjoyed acting as a member of the Trezevant Manor Quality of Life Care Board, as well as serving as the director of the Altar Guild of
St. Edward’s Chapel. Friends would often ask what her secret was to such longevity, and her answers were always the same: the love of family, finding gratitude in all things, and choosing happiness no matter the circumstances. Those closest to her would also add Cheetos, Hershey bars, and Jack Daniels to that list. She was an inspiration to all who knew her — known for her smile, quick wit, and strength. She leaves a daughter, Jane Campbell Gober ’69 (Mackie ’68), a son, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, all of Memphis. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her wonderful team of caregivers, who loved her like their own. ’41, P’73 Ruth Lee Pouncey of Memphis, TN, April 30, 2020. Ruth was born December 7, 1919, at the Norwegian-American Hospital in Chicago, IL, daughter to Joe and Helene Lee, second- and first-generation Norwegians. At two years of age, she and her mother traveled to Norway to visit her Norwegian family. In 1927, her father was transferred to Sears Crosstown (Memphis) and the family relocated to Memphis. Ruth attended Vollentine Elementary and Snowden
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