Patricia Louise Campbell, 95, of Clearwater, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, as she would have wanted, near her children and surrounded by her beloved books. She leaves behind a legacy of grace, compassion, and quiet strength. Born Patricia L Kohanski in Cleveland, Ohio, she loved to play the piano, was a fantastic tap dancer, loved to go to the movies, was a model; crowned Miss Euclid in her early life, and was an avid and voracious reader and cruciverbalist. Travel was her passion.
A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she was married to Stanley Campbell before his passing. Together they raised three children, Stan (Laura), Patty and Bobby. She was a proud grandmother to Todd, Tyler, Taylor, and Ashley.
Patricia was known for her love of reading and a love of travel which came later in life after her children had grown. She was able to travel with her children and her friends to many European cities and spent much time enjoying new cultures.
As a mother she provided great memories, reading Peter Rabbit or Beauty and the Beast, cleverly acting out the voices of the characters, making special lunches and watching movies while explaining the significance of them. As a homemaker her meatloaf, chili, pot roast, and stew and dumplings will never be duplicated.
Always up on current events and politics, she was a formidable opponent. Her luxury was receiving and diving into the Sunday New York Times book review section and crossword puzzle, which she completed with little effort.
Patricia was a beautiful, profound, fun, strong woman who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. We take solace and great happiness in knowing that she had a life well lived. As it should be.
Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to the World Literacy Foundation, 712 H Street NE Suite 2013 Washington, D.C. 20002
Julia Gray
July 10, 2025, 2:48 pm
My travel buddy. Her life was a blessing to me any all who were lucky enough to be in her life. I will miss you. Julia
Debby Banks and Rick Waz
July 10, 2025, 4:35 pm
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers to the family. Debby and Rick
Faye and Jeff Blackburn
July 10, 2025, 5:30 pm
Jeff and I took three lovely trips with Pat and Patty to Europe and each was more memorable than the other. Our first trip was to Paris with them and our introduction to Montmartre area / neighborhood. The little restaurants where they served amazing meals; watching people and having great coffees & conversations at the little cafes; the museums, little picnics on the side of the Seine River, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe & on & on… Then Rome and the best gelatos by the Spanish steps. Lastly we will always have the Luigi restaurant and The Moon!!!! in Capri. ❤️🙏❤️
Lanette E Glass
July 10, 2025, 5:43 pm
What a beautiful person who fully lived and loved life. I wish I met her but do see the physical and philosophical resemblance to her obvious namesake, my dear friend Patty.
Benjamin Fireman
July 10, 2025, 6:26 pm
Campbell Family,
my condolences and my heart aches for this loss. Patricia was an amazing lady and I’m the better for knowing her and loving her. I loved her adventurous kind heart and wonderful sinful sense of humor. Her zest for life, that can do attitude, and adventurous heart, just made her more fabulous. I loved her convictions, and thankfully agreed with most, as she was a formidable conversationalist.
Thank you for your friendship and love – it meant the world to me. Your adoring fan – Benjamin.
Sandy Russell
July 10, 2025, 9:34 pm
Your mother was beautiful! Very attractive! Sorry for your loss! I think u look like her! Sandy
Dave Lazanis
July 15, 2025, 3:00 pm
Patty, my sincere condolences to you and the family. You have stood by your mother her entire life and even at the advanced years, we are never ready to let them go. God bless and I look forward to catching up when you have the time and are ready.
Sincerely,
Dave