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Ruth M. Hampton
KANNAPOLIS - Ruth Eula Montooth Hampton, 95, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Liberty Commons in Salisbury, where she resided. She was formerly a Kannapolis resident.
Born Sept. 23, 1917, in Newport, Tenn., Mrs. Hampton was a daughter of the late Oscar and Siddie Lena Burnette Montooth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Hoot) Lee Hampton; four sisters; and a brother.
Mrs. Hampton was a self-employed hair stylist and was owner and operator of Center Beauty Salon in Kannapolis. She was a member of First Assembly Church in Concord, was a good Christian lady, serving God for many years.
She is survived by a son, Larry Wayne Hampton and wife Marcelene of Kernersville; a daughter, Pat Hampton Leebrick and husband Chris of Kannapolis; a grandson, Tracy Hampton and wife Chrissy; a granddaughter, Lisa Hampton Carawan and husband Jay; five great-grandchildren, Matthew and William Hampton and Savannah, Cole and Sophia Carawan.
Service and Visitation: Funeral services for Mrs. Hampton will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Whitley's Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Whidden officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the services at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved ruth as if she was my grandmother. I took care of her at Liberty Commons. You will be missed
Katie Lydic CNA @ Liberty Commons
November 7, 2012
Hi Pat,
I was sad to see that your mother has passed. I was hoping to go with you to see her. She is in a much better place now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and your family and grant you His peace.
Cherie Ward
November 2, 2012
Pat, Thinking about you in the loss of your mom. Brings back lots of memories of Mother and Ruth at Transitional Health Services. Mother died two years ago tomorrow at age 90. May God bless you during this time.
Jeanette Robinson
November 2, 2012
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