Mary Frances Hampton

Ava, MO

Mary Frances Hampton, 63 years, passed to heaven on August 24, 2011 at St.John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO.

Mary was born July 20, 1948 in Pond Fork, MO to Herbert and Ella Mae (Kenner) Wilson.

Mary was a resident of the Ava community most of her life.
On Dec. 30, 1972 Mary and John Hampton were united in marriage in McClurg, MO and to this union one daughter, Heather was born.

Mary had worked for a few years at Rawlings Sporting Goods in Ava. Mary was a Christian and had attended church most of her life. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, making crafts, reading, sewing and spending time with her family. Mary had fun teasing the people she loved. She was a devoted caretaker for her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gerald Wilson.


Mary is survived by her husband, John Hampton, Ava, MO, a daughter, Heather Rose Hampton of the home, three sisters and their spouses, Norma & Frank Calhoon, Chilhawee, MO, Sandra and Danny Hampton, Springfield, MO and Darlene & George Hayhurst, Phoenix, AZ, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mary will be Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Ava, MO with burial in the Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Dalton and Rev. James Hathcock. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.