Marjorie Eileen Syfert Campbell (’56), age 90, of Ooltewah, Tenn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born Oct. 31, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Marjorie grew up surrounded by the lively energy of a large family. She later moved with her parents and siblings to Lincoln, Neb., where the Syfert children worked in local industries and attended Union College Academy. Marjorie continued her education at Union College in Lincoln, at Spicer Memorial College in Pune, India, and ultimately graduated from Southern Missionary College in 1971 with a degree in Home Economics. Marjorie lived a life marked by service, creativity, and quiet strength. Over the years she worked as an administrative assistant, bookkeeper, and florist assistant; roles in which her attention to detail, gentle spirit, and reliability shone. She was deeply committed to community service and children’s ministry, serving faithfully in her local churches, including the La Sierra Seventh-day Adventist Church in California. Marjorie delighted in the simple joys of life: birdwatching, collecting spoons from her world travels, and sewing with remarkable skill. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose kindness and steady presence enriched the lives of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Roma Syfert, and siblings Louise Gusso ’49, Bonnie Bodnar (’51), Marian Page ’56, Jeannette Williams ’62, and Jim Syfert ’62. Marjorie is survived by her devoted husband, Melvin ’58; daughters, Kathy Dodd (Dennis), Judy Dedeker (Jay); son, Steve ; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and siblings, Gene Syfert (’50), Don Syfert (’63) and Bobbi Litzenberger ’67. Melvin and the family wish to express heartfelt gratitude to their children and spouses, their son; Amedisys Hospice, and the many church and community friends who surrounded Marjorie with compassion during her final days. Every visit, hug, meal, and bouquet brought comfort and was deeply appreciated.