Mittie Lou Hampton, 82, of Warren, passed away October 2, 2022. Born August 4, 1940, she was a daughter of the late James and Geneva Lawson. She was a member of Greater Hampton Chapel AME Church in Johnsville. She attended school in Banks, AR.
She was joined in Holly Matrimony to Carl Emmitt Hampton on November 5, 1960. To this union thirteen children were born.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hampton; grandchildren, Dayzhon Hampton, Shaunyce Moorehead; siblings, J.T. Lawson, Betty Hampton, Charlean Pickett, Mattie Lawson and a special friend, Minnie Simmons.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth Hampton (Janice), Ricky Hampton (Tamiko), Anthony Hampton (Marcella), Rodrick Hampton (Chanell), Jeffery Hampton, Stanley Hampton (Keoshe), Komonte Hampton (Sabrina), Emmanuel Hampton (Myrneshia), Linda York (David), Symetha Jackson, Tajuana Hampton, Ketra Hampton, Sheena Moorehead (Shaun); siblings, James Lawson, Jimmie Lee Lawson, Otis Lawson, Katherine McCoy, Mary Madison, Willie Bea Moore; thirty-five grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held October 8 at Hampton Chapel AME Church in Johnsville with Rev. Isaiah Walker officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery, Johnsville. Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.
To the Hampton Family, many thoughts and prayers for you all during this time. Even though we may know they are in a better place , it does not stop the earthly pain you feel at the loss of a mother. Stay encouraged. You all are not alone.