Malinda Boatright Camp

In the Year of Our Lord 2016, Friday June 23rd, her family and friends around her, Malinda Boatright Camp slipped the surly bonds of earth and rose gracefully into Heaven. She will be missed by those whom she leaves behind. Malinda is home now, and she will rest peacefully. Malinda’s family, friends and co-workers may visit with her on Wednesday, June 29th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Rainwater Funeral Home, 317 North Carroll Street, Bowdon, GA 30108. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m., at the Bowdon Baptist Church, 205 Mill Street, Bowdon, GA 30108. Later there will be a private grave-side internment service attended by her family and invited friends. Malinda is the second child and daughter of Donald and Mildred (Yates) Boatright. She attended elementary school in the Burwell Community and graduated in 1967 from Bowdon High School. She was a four-year Bowdon High Cheerleader, member of the Homecoming Court, and Beta Club. Malinda attended West Georgia College, Auburn University, the University of Georgia, the University of Maryland, and the University of Texas, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 1982. On December 17, 1967 she married her classmate, Johnny Camp, and they moved to Auburn, AL. After graduating from Auburn and being commissioned into the U.S. Air Force, they moved to Athens, GA for Johnny to attend law school. For the next 38 years, they shared their lives in the Air Force with assignments in Colorado, Germany, Texas, Maryland, Washington, Florida, and Georgia. After Johnny retired from military service in 1995, they settled in Warner Robins, GA. After their amicable divorce in 2005, Malinda continued her federal civil service career with assignments to England and Florida. Malinda quickly made many friends and sunk deep roots wherever she lived. She was blessed in having countless friendships and memories of enjoying life experiences. Malinda was a dedicated Air Force spouse and went above and beyond whatever was expected of her. She volunteered for many leadership positions in military communities and schools. Malinda was a pioneer in providing quality infant and child care for Air Force families. She possessed the charisma and leadership qualities to motivate people to embrace her mission and to excel in whatever they did. In 1994 Malinda became a Federal Civilian Employee with the Department of the Air Force. She quickly became an authority in field of Child Development in the Air Force. She dedicated her life to the noble causes of providing quality care and treatment for the children of our nation’s warriors. When our nation’s heroes died, she saw to their proper burial and to caring for their survivors and families. Malinda devoted 44 years of exemplary service to the United States as an Air Force Spouse and a Federal Civilian Employee. At the time of her death at age 67, Malinda was serving as the Flight Chief for Airman and Family Services at Eglin Air Force Base FL. Malinda is preceded in death by her Mother, Mildred (Yates) Boatright. She is survived by her Father, Donald E. Boatright. Malinda is also survived by her children, their spouses, and grandchildren: Corbin Camp (Jenny Golden), Gage, Cassie and Colin of Birmingham AL; Lauren White (Chance White) Reeve, Avery, Elizabeth, Rommel, Reinhart, Riddick, Charlotte, and Harper of Spanish Fort, AL; her brother, Jimmy D. Boatright (Joan Clark) of Bowdon, and niece Kim Abbott (Les Abbott) and their child, Audrey Grace, of Gainesville FL; and, nephew Andy Boatright of Bowdon. Additional survivors of her large and extended family are: former husband, Johnny Camp and his wife, Teresa Luhrs, M.D. of Warner Robins GA; Heather Fitz (April Dillow), and their two children, Elliot and Emerson, of Fredericksburg VA; Jennifer Stanberry-Smith (Mike Smith); Shaquita Lett; and, Andrew, Kelly, Sage and Silvy Ewert of Niceville FL. During her illness, she was faithfully attended and often visited by her cousins: Dale Denney and Sherrie Persons; and, long-time faithful friends: Debbie Hathaway Gregory, Donna Mason, Larry and Maureen Graviss, Vicky Smith, Ricky and Judy McWhorter. Malinda frequently volunteered at the Fisher House of Emerald Coast, which provides support services, lodging, and assistance to Military Families caring for sick and injured loved-ones. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Malinda Camp at www.fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org; by phone to 850.259.4956; or, your check or money order mailed to Fisher House of Emerald Coast, Inc. P.O. Box 2007, Eglin AFB, FL 32542. Malinda embraced everyone for whom they are and loved them unconditionally. In her life Malinda was a capable and honorable servant to God, and she has earned her place in the House of the Lord.

Malinda Boatright Camp

March 14, 1949 - June 23, 2016

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March 14, 1949 - June 23, 2016

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