Martha Hampton Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2025, at the age of 92, Martha Hampton of Sikeston, Missouri passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Hampton to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Martha had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Martha may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Bacon and Lillian Wiliford-Bacon; and her husband William Howard Hampton Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Danny Hampton (Megan) of Sikeston, MO, David Hampton (Michelle) of Sikeston, MO, Bill Hampton (Denise) of Oklahoma City, OK and Cathy Irwin (Mike) of Norman, OK; and her sisters, Nancy Mabry of St. Louis, MO and Shirley Dennis of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ponder Funeral Home (1120 N Main St, Sikeston, MO 63801). A rosary will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:20 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (245 W Front St, Sikeston, MO 63801). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery (17357 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825).