BETTY HAMPTON

1928 - 2017

Dec. 18, 1928 - Feb. 28, 2017 OKLAHOMA CITY After 88 years of a life well lived Betty Lou Hampton went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2017. Betty was born on December 18, 1928 to Henry Earl and Edna Marie (McCleary) Malone. She enjoyed playing the piano, especially for her church families at Calvary Baptist, South Memorial Baptist, and Southwood Baptist; she also enjoyed quilting, sewing, embroidery, and traveling with the love of her life Don H. Hampton. Don and Betty married in 1949 and were married for 43 wonderful years. Don and her owned and operated Save Auto Stores in Oklahoma and Texas. Betty loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; daughter, Mary Hampton Blair; parents, Henry and Edna Malone; sister, Beverly Jean Benham and husband Harold; and sister-in-law, Ann Malone. Betty is survived by her daughters, Melita Brown and her husband Moe, and Marla Madden; brother, Henry "Hank" Malone, Jr.; grandchildren, Shane Matthew Madden, Ashley Dawn Madden, Christopher L. Madden, Betsy Ann Brown, Andy Buck Brown, Megan Mabry, and Miranda Kelley; and great grandchildren, Gage, Jovi, Ivy, Drake, Reese, Bryn, Ellie, Beau, Alyssa, Lucy, and Kye; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty lived a full and wonderful life and will be missed by all who knew her. The family will greet friends on Friday, March 3rd, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home. Services to celebrate her life will be held 3:00 pm Saturday at The Chapel at Resthaven.