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Mary Lou
Lincoln
Oct 29, 1939 — Sep 26, 2026
Columbia, MO
Mary Lou Campbell Lincoln was born October 29, 1939 to her parents Loys (LW) and Mae (Shields) Campbell. She is survived by her sister Glenda Campbell Lewis of Holcomb, Missouri. Mary was married to Bob Lincoln. They loved to travel and were blessed to travel most of their lives and see many places all over the country.
Mary became a member of the Holcomb first Baptist Church at the age of 12. She had a love for music and played piano. She participated and received awards at state level in music. From a young age Mary was a hard worker. She started out picking cotton and other produce to buy school clothes and earn spending money.
After graduating from Holcomb High School in 1957 she attended and graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Then she obtained a position at the University as a Loan Officer in the Agriculture Department and served there for over 40 years until she retired. Mary was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia for over 50 years and also served as their church librarian. She loved her church family and friends. Also, when Mary visited the bootheel she attended Varner River Baptist Church with her sister Glenda. Mary was a firm Christian and believed in Jesus and wanted those around her to know him.
Parents: Late Loys (LW) and Mae (Shields) Campbell
Siblings: Glenda (Campbell) Lewis (late Jim Lewis) and their children late Jimmy Lewis and Annette (Aleshia, Hannah, Caitlin, Erica); LaDonna and Keenan Buchanan (Blake, Brett, Drew, Jayden) and Sheila and David Fisher (Heaven, Alex, Matthew and Aj)
Spouse: Late Bob Lincoln (his parents Red and Grace Lincoln)
In-Laws: Late Jerry and Jean McCormick and their children Dennis and Sandy (Dylan, Brittney) McCormick; Jeff (Emma, Jax) McCormick; David and Kim (Justin, Morgan, Paden) McCormick
Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell is in charge of the arrangements.
Services will be held at a later date.
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