Mary J. Hampton

September 4, 1932 - February 15, 2020

Mrs. Mary J. Hampton, 87, of Louisiana, MO, passed away on February 15, 2020 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Centralia, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. The Rev. Bill Maupin will officiate. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana, MO. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Mary was born on September 4, 1932 in Frankford, MO to Dolpherd E. and Pearl Elizabeth Hill Winner. She was married to Arthur Lee Hampton on June 4, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Louisiana, MO and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Stewart (Charles) of Centralia, MO, 3 grandchildren, Yvette Stewart of Branson, MO, Monique Walker (Clint) of Columbia, MO, and Matthew Stewart (Angie) of Centralia, MO, and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, 1 son, Chris Alan Hampton, 1 sister, Dorothy Hope Winger, and 1 brother, Floyd James. Born and raised in Frankford, MO, she attended and graduated from Frankford High School. After moving to Louisiana, she worked at the garment factory until her second child was born. She later worked as custodian for the Louisiana Primary School for 23 years until retiring in 1998. Mary enjoyed staying busy and working. She took care of everything around the home and at her job. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.