Irene

Hampton

Glenna Irene Hampton, daughter of the late Everett C. (Dugan) and Beulah (Jennings) Bales, was born August 8, 1929 in Ellington, MO and departed this life September 2, 2009, at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, MO at the age of 80 years, after being ill for several months.

She was united in marriage May 23, 1946 to Ottis Leon Hampton, eloping to Piggott, Arkansas. To this union four children were born. Ralph Leon Hampton (Carole), Sandra Fay Wakefield (Ronnie), Douglas Dale Hampton (Krista), all of Ellington, and Ranae Irene Buxton (Rick), of Republic, MO. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Ellington. She professed her faith in God at age 15 during a fall revival, along with her Mother, and was baptized on September 17, 1944 by Reverend Ralph Powell. She was an active choir member and Sunday school teacher here as long as her health permitted.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, James Dale Bales (Sonny), and one grandson, Randall Leon Hampton. One sister in-law, Winnie Bales, and two brother in-laws, Al Christensen and Clarence Roush.

Surviving her are her husband, Ottis L. Hampton, all of her four children, Leon & Carole Hampton, Sandy & Ron Wakefield, Dale & Krista Hampton, and Ranae & Rick Buxton. Seven grandchildren, Troy & Melissa Wakefield, Julli & George Morris, Benjamin & Melissa Hampton, Andrew Hampton, Rebekah Hampton, Jordan Buxton, and Cole Buxton. Six great-grandchildren, Chelsea Conway, Kelli Morris, Jaycen Wakefield, Gavin Morris, Nate Wakefield, and the newest addition, Thea Hampton. Three sisters, Erlene Roush (Sheridan, WY); Janet Christensen (Sissy) (Chicago, IL); Judy & James Stamey (VA Beach, VA). Two brothers, Jerry & Norma Bales (Festus, MO), and Harlen & Ruth Bales (Ellington, MO), and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She enjoyed listening to Ottis, and the boys pick the guitar and sing, grandkids singing, and family sing-a-longs especially while camped at the river. When all her brothers and sisters were home, she truly enjoyed singing the ole' time gospel songs they were raised on. Going to church activities, gardening, and working with their Angus cattle on the farm were also some of her favorite pastimes.

She will be remembered fondly by a host of relatives and friends and all those whom her life has touched.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Randall Leon Hampton Scholarship Fund, Morris Cemetery Fund, St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, or American Cancer Society.

Visitation Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services conducted at the First Baptist Church, Ellington, Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 am, Pastor Jim Stewart and Pastor Doug Massie officiating, assisted by Dr. Odus Eubanks and James Stamey. Burial in Morris Cemetery on Lower Logan Creek with McSpadden Funeral Home in charge of arrangements and services.

Pallbearers were grandsons: Troy Wakefield, Benjamin Hampton, and Andrew Hampton; Son in-laws: Ron Wakefield and Rick Buxton, and grandson in-law, George Morris. Honorary pallbearers, Jaycen Wakefield, Cole Buxton, Gavin Morris, and Nate Wakefield.