Marie Hampton
July 18, 1917 — July 18, 2016
Marie Gladys Schilz Hampton, 99 years of age, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Marie was born July 18, 1917 in McCook, NE.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Hampton; son, Calvin Hampton; brothers, Leo, Bernard, Bill, Eugene, and Richard Schliz; and sisters, Florence Nelson and Margaret Heskett.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11 am at Carolina Memorial Park, 601 Mt. Olivet Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083.
She is survived by her sons, Garry Hampton and wife Meryl of Lexington, MA, Henry Hampton and wife Heidi of South Dakota, Wayne Hampton of San Jose, CA; daughters, Ilene Smith of Concord, NC, Sandy Cline of Tucson, AZ; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren.
Marie was the wife of a career military man, so she acted as not only mother but father to her children. She loved going bowling, playing pinochle, and sewing. She was very active when she lived in California in the political system working for the board of elections.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.