Cara Dareen Campbell

Cara Dareen Campbell, aged 85, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, at Landmark Nursing Center in Hammond, Louisiana.

Born on December 3, 1940, in Amite, Louisiana, Dareen-as she preferred to be called-spent her childhood in Arcola where her family ran a dairy farm. She graduated from Amite High School and attended Draughon Business College, which laid the foundation for a long and dedicated career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

On March 18, 1961, Dareen married Charles Campbell, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. A passionate animal lover throughout her life, Dareen spent her retirement co-owning and breeding Thoroughbreds for competition and sport.

Dareen was preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Loretta Lewis, and her sister, Anita Stafford.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Charles; her two daughters, Connie Rinaldi (husband Jack) and Charlene Graves (husband Barry); five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Davis (wife Donna)Lewis, Jr., Pam Hollifield, and Karen (husband,Jonny) Kemp.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Greensburg Cemetery in Greensburg, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home.