Laris Jane Hampton, 72

Laris Jane Hampton, 72, of Theodosia, died April 22, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her family. No local services are planned at this time. 

She was born June 23, 1946, in Hanna, Wyoming, the daughter of Lawrence and Tonette Houston Gaston.

She worked for more than 40 years as a nurse. She loved fishing and watching hummingbirds. She was a beautiful wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald W. Hampton of Theodosia; her son, John L. Hampton of Wright, Wyoming; two daughters, Patricia S. Wilson of Jacksonville,  Arkansas, and Rebecca A. Shultz of Cheyenne, Wyoming; grandchildren Nathan Hampton, Ami Hampton, Lacy Hampton, Mandy Larson, Steven Hampton, Brian Jackson, Kendra Burch, Cindy Nokes and David Nokes; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Vona M. Cotton; and one son, Clayton N. Hampton.

Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. 

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