J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Donaldson, Camille B.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Camille Bailey Donaldson, 61, a resident of Virginia Beach, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 in a local hospital. Born February 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Roger J. and Margaret Rosser Bailey. Camille graduated from Radford College in 1969. She was also a graduate of Averett University with degrees in Early Childhood Education. She taught for several years in the Virginia Beach public school system, until health issues forced her to retire. Camille is survived by her husband of 35 years, James William Donaldson; a son, James Roger Donaldson of Medina, OH; and a brother, Charles Bailey of Wakefield.

A talented Christian woman, Camille genuinely and enthusiastically lived her life according to the principles of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In her early life, she was a very active member of the Rocky Hock United Methodist Church (UMC) in Wakefield, where she and her mother taught Vacation Bible School (VBS) for many years. As an affiliated member of Courthouse Community UMC in Virginia Beach, she has participated in a wide variety of activities. She was the first president of the United Methodist Women; taught VBS for several years; was active in many Bible study groups; and started the first church library. She was a talented artist and used her love of arts and crafts to start the Crafts Bizarre at Courthouse Community UMC. Camille was currently the Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of Virginia Beach TRIAD. She was also instrumental in starting the Neighborhood Watch in her community. In all of these activities and accomplishments, Camille exhibited the humility of a servant who never sought nor expected recognition for her efforts.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Courthouse Community UMC in Virginia Beach, with Rev. Fred Brockhausen and Rev. Fran Cooper presiding. A reception for Camille’s family and friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be private in Rocky Hock Church Cemetery, Wakefield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Courthouse Community UMC, Building Fund, 1708 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Purviance Chapel, J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted at our web site at www.jtmorriss.com.

Jim, Jimmy and family,
Camille was a true Christian in every sense of the word....everything she did was truly from the heart. She loved the Lord with all her being and it showed. She will truly be missed by many, especially her Christian sisters in the United Methodist Women. May you all feel comforted knowing that the Lord has her in his embrace now. Love, Joyce Burdon

Posted by: Joyce Burdon at September 15, 2008 11:29 AM

Sending our love to the family as you grieve the loss of Camille. I find my heart full of celebration as I know Camille is with her Savior. She shared freely of her near death experience of years ago, and in no way feared death, but looked forward to being reunited with her Lord. May all her friends here comfort you in your grief as she is freed from her physical pain and suffering. She touched many lives and made an impact on many women including me.

Karin Apgar
back in Virginia Beach

Posted by: karin apgar at September 15, 2008 11:25 AM

Dear Charles and family,

My sincerest heart felt condolences to each of you in this time of sorrow. May you be comforted by God's warm and loving embrace as you face the days ahead.

I have fond memories of Camille, you, and your parents as we were growing up in Wakefield.

I hold you in my prayers and thoughts.

Sincerely and fondly, Allen Laine

Posted by: Allen Laine at September 15, 2008 10:54 AM

Dear Charles,

My sincerest heart felt condolences to you and the family. May all of you be comforted by God's warm loving embrace in this time of sorrow.

I have fond memories of Camille and you from many years ago as we were growing up in Wakefield.

I hold each of you in my prayers and thoughts.

Sincerely and fondly remembering,
Allen Laine

Posted by: Allen Laine at September 15, 2008 10:39 AM

Dear Jim and family
We know Camille is in a WAY BETTER place! Her giving spirit truly touched many for the Lord. And no doubt, as stated above, she is already at work among the angels! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss.
In Christ,
Donald, Janet and Stephen Nash (following in her footsteps at Radford)

Posted by: Nash Family at September 14, 2008 07:42 PM

To all who knew her:

Her gentle soul guided anyone willing to listen. Her loving heart embraced anyone willing to be loved. Her strong spirit allowed her to endure what others could not. Her memory will not soon be forgot.

My love and prayers are will all of her family.

Nancy Thompson (Neighbor)

Posted by: Nancy Thompson at September 14, 2008 05:25 PM

Dear Charles, and Bailey family,

My heart and prayers go to you and your family during the time of your loss.
Camille was such a warm, wonderful, and active soul. She was an inspiration to me as a child and I have always treasured the times she baby sat me. I loved coming out to the farm and spending time with her and your parents. Those were fun times and never forgotten. We spent hours fishing and talking. She never allowed me to be bored or unwelcomed. She was a born leader and teacher.

I will always keep our memories warm and in my heart. Camille will live on in the hearts of those she touched in her every day life.She's among the many angels that look over us, and I have no doubt she's already hard at work.

God bless each of you in your time of mourning.

Respectfully,
Brenda Layne (Ray and Florine Layne's daughter)
Wakefield/ Now residing in Newport News, VA

Posted by: Brenda Layne at September 14, 2008 11:26 AM

Posted by: Brenda Layne at September 14, 2008 10:30 AM