Shirley Campbell Beckham

COLUMBIANA — Shirley Campbell Beckham, 89, of Columbiana, died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Salem.

She was born on Feb. 20, 1937, in Wind Ridge, Pa., a daughter of the late Allen and Lydia Finnegan Headley.

Shirley had worked as a LPN for Salem Community Hospital and was a member of Grace Church, Columbiana. She was a 4-H and Camp Fire leader and enjoyed quilting, bobbin lace, basket making, and caning chairs. She enjoyed playing cards, playing the hand bells, camping and cooking for everyone. Her grandchildren were her world, and she was their biggest fan and was always in the front row keeping score.

Her first husband, Ronald W. Campbell, whom she married June 22, 1957, died July 18, 1997. Her second husband, Ronald Beckham, whom she married on March 11, 2000, preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2019.

Shirley is survived by her three daughters, Donna E. (Gary) Schoonover of Salem, Deborah J. Rohm of Columbiana, Diane L. Campbell of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Bruce W. (Sawitri) Campbell of Thailand; eight grandchildren, Kelly, Joe, Jedidiah, Abbey, Emily, Micheal “Boomer,” Katie, and Nolan; 13 great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Shelley (Herb) Mardany of Arizona, and Cindy Perorazio; a stepson, Tom (Julie) Beckham of Florida; six stepgrandchildren, Betsy, Hank, Molly, Tommy, Amanda and Mike.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Grace Church, Columbiana followed by services at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. William R. Toliver will officiate, and burial will follow in Columbiana Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Grace Church Memorial Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

5/27/26