St. Clair County Obits

PEGGY HAMPTON

St. Clair County Courier
Friday, 13 September 2008
Peggy [Duckworth] Hampton was born Oct. 18, 1924 to Jess and Dot [Burton] Duckworth in rural Collins. She passed away Sept. 8, 2008 at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola.
Her first years were spent in Oregon but she returned to rural Collins to start school. Peggy became a christian at an early age and remained faithful throughout her life. When Peggy was 16 the family moved to Osceola where she remained. In March of 1950 she was wed to George E. Hampton. They resided in Osceola and became the parents of a son, Mark. Peggy enjoyed her grandchildren, churchc, eastern star, Garden club, camping, fishing and attending auctions.
In January 1999, they moved to Truman Lake Manor due to health reasons. Peggy was battling Parkinsons disease and George had been paralyzed on one side from a stroke for 10 years. About three months after the move, George succumbed to a second stroke. Peggy continued at Truman Lake Manor and enjoyed life, all the while maintaining her great sense of humor to the amazement of all who knew her. about two years agoo the disease had pretty well robbed her of the joys of life. Two weeks ago Peggy entered Sac-Osage Hospital and on Sept. 8 she lost her brave battle. However, in losing it she gained life everlasting.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two infant grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Mark and wife Theresa, Osceola; two grandsons, Mark, Jr. and wife Pam and David; one granddaughter Christi; two great-granddaughters, Mariya and Anita; sister Nita Niemann, Appleton City, a nephew, Jim Niemann and wife Lois, a great-nephew and great-niece, Will and Katie Niemann, several cousins, many friends.
Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Greg Mangum officiating. Vocalist Richard Sunderwirth will sing "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden". Gail Ingle will be accompanist.
Casketbearers will be David Hampton, Mark Hampton, Mark Hampton, Jr., Christi Hampton, Jim Niemann and Will Niemann. Interment will be in the Roscoe cemetery, Osceola.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to theRoscoe Cemetery.