Jo-Dell Campbell Beckham

Jo-Dell Campbell Beckham, age 85, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. 

Mrs. Beckham was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy in Shreveport, LA in 1959 and Stephens College in Colombia, MO in 1961. She also graduated from the University of Houston and attended summer sessions in Hawaii. She was a long-time educator in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. 

She participated in many activities, including the Krewe of Hyacinthians (Houma), the Krewe of Nereids (Bay St. Louis), the Krewe of Diamondhead (Diamondhead), Delta Kappa Gamma, Lions Club, Hancock County Food Pantry and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph H. Campbell Sr. and Olga Maroun Campbell, and her son, James O. Beckham Jr. 

Survivors include her loving husband, James O. Beckham Sr., brother, J. H. "Jay" Campbell (Libby), son, William J. Beckham (Ellen), granddaughters, Rosalie Luttrell (Charlie), Caroline Beckham; and great grandson, Elijah James Luttrell. 

Services will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a. m. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will be at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery following Mass. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to Diamondhead Lions Club or Hancock County Food Pantry. 

The family would like to thank Pass Oaks, Kim Zulli and staff for their loving care. 

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jo-Dell Campbell Beckham.