BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Daphne Perry Memorial Fund honors a devoted Campbell alumna whose impact continues to be felt across the University. A 1960 graduate, Daphne excelled as a women's basketball student-athlete and member of the University Choir—two passions she carried throughout her life.

Daphne Snell Perry, a 1960 Campbell College graduate and longtime supporter of Campbell University Athletics, passed away on Feb. 3, at the age of 84.

A Distinguished Alumna and dedicated supporter, she generously gave back to help others thrive at Campbell. In tribute of her legacy, all gifts will support Campbell Women's Basketball and the University Choir.

A native of Roper, North Carolina, Perry studied business education at Campbell, where she excelled academically, athletically and musically. She was a captain on the Campbell women's basketball team, and she received the Vivian Dawson Massey Music Award while serving as Librarian for the prestigious Campbell Tour Choir. She was also a member of the New House Council, Future Business Leaders of America, the Beta Club and the May Court. Before graduating from Campbell, Perry was honored with the school's Outstanding Student Award.

It was at Campbell where she met the love of her life, James ("Jim") Perry, and the two were married on Dec. 3, 1960. Jim Perry would go on to a long, successful career as a Major League Baseball pitcher — a three-time All-Star and winner of the 1970 Cy Young Award.

Gifts to the fund will support Campbell Women's Basketball and the University Choir, two passions that remained close to Daphne throughout her life.