Hattie Hampton

Mrs. Hattie Hinkle Hampton, of the Baptist Valley section of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, went to be with the Lord December 31st, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness. When she appeared at the Gates of Heaven and applied for the job of an angel, her resume showed she had 86 years of experience. She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Robert Allen and Mallie Burke Hinkle, both Tazewell County natives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Levi James Hampton whom she married April 16th, 1941, step-mother, Arrie Barrett Hinkle, four sisters, and two brothers. Hattie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She loved her entire family and was a devoted loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was also a devoted friend, always willing to give and to help others. She was kind and very generous and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Hattie received the Lord Jesus as her Savior as a young woman, was baptized and was a member of the Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church. Hattie was a fifty-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a charter member of the former Cedar Bluff OES Chapter #158. She was a member of Tazewell OES Chapter #187 and dual member of Richlands OES Chapter #104. She was a Past Matron of Cedar Bluff and Tazewell OES. Hattie was appointed Grand Representative of Kentucky in 1968, and held many other Grand Chapter committee positions. Hattie was appointed Grand Warder of the Grand Chapter of Virginia OES 1978-1979. She served many years as an officer in Macedonia Shrine # 7 order of the White Shrine of Jerusalum of Bluefield, VA. She was cared for and loved by all her children, her daughter Carolyn Monk lived with her for the last two and half years. Hattie?s passion in life was being involved in her different clubs and activities, she was like a rose in full bloom when she was working with others. Her life was based on being an asset to her family and friends and she will be truly missed. Mrs. Hampton is survived by: Four Daughters: Ms. Roberta (Bobbie) Smith of Afton, Virginia Ms. Carolyn Monk of Tazewell, Virginia Mrs. Donna Lawson and husband, Dave of North Tazewell, Virginia Miss. Lois Hampton of Bristol, Virginia One Son, Mr. John Wayne Hampton and wife, Barbara of Cliffield, Virginia Grandchildren: Christopher Smith, Cynthia Shell, Jennifer Gibson, Rhonda Fuller, William Monk, II, Sharon Beth Kinser, David Lawson, Jr., Brian Lawson, John Wayne Hampton, Jr., James Curtis Hampton, and Natashia Rhodes. Sixteen Great Grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Many Eastern Star Brothers and Sisters also survive her. Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Hinkle Hampton will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Jack Jenkins and Minister Lee Blackburn officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers: Danny Bowman, Paul E. Cook, Paul Brewster, Marcus Lowrance, Dr. Ramulo Fajardo, Dr. H. C. Scott, Dr. Joe Adair, and Men of the Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Friday. Richlands OES Chapter #104 and Tazewell OES Chapter #187 will conduct an Eastern Star memorial service Friday at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the OES Home of Virginia 3000 Chamberlayne Ave. Richmond, Virginia 23277. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com .

Hattie Hampton

September 15, 1917 - December 31, 2003