Eloise Edwards Hampton

Eloise Edwards Hampton was born in Leesburg, Georgia, on October 12, 1942, to the late Jonas Edwards Sr. and Tina “Tiny” Edwards.

She was a proud member of Pinevale High—Class of 1961 and dedicated employee at the Dining Facility-MAFB, for over 15 years.

Eloise was a faithful military wife to the late Lawrence Hampton for 27 years. Together, they raised seven children whom she adored. Eloise was a “Domestic Engineer” - disciplined Commander in Chief. She knew how to be a perfect hostess, handle emergencies, and manage the affairs of her household. Taking care of her family was her passion, cooking was her ministry and sewing was her hobby. She was honest, loving, giving and respectful. She was indeed a Proverbs 31 woman.

Eloise loved God and was a faithful member of the Southside Church of Christ.

The Lord called Eloise unto eternal rest, Sunday, October 27, 2013.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she is preceded in death by: one sister: Joan Wiggins; two brothers: Jonas Edwards, Jr. and Eddie Edwards.

Eloise leaves to cherish her memories, seven children: Phyllis Goodloe (Michael), Lindsay Hampton (Coralyn), Linda Hampton, and Michelle Hampton Smith (Kenneth), all of Valdosta, GA, Leslie Hampton of Burlington, NJ, Stephanie Carter of Brooklyn, NY and Erica Edgar (Ruel) of Douglasville, GA; three sisters: Mary Ann Nelson (Willie Frank) of Valdosta, GA, Martha Ann Taylor (Ronald) of Dalzell, SC and Betty Jones of Reynoldburg, OH; twenty one grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters in-law: Rosetta Carrington, Annie Lois Flucas, Sharon Edwards, Agatha Hampton, Louise Hampton and Evelyn Hampton; three brothers in-law: John Hampton, Tony Hampton and Marvin Hampton; three aunts: Lucy Mosely, Elvira Edwards Williams and Dorothy Edwards; special friends: Gerald and Melissa Reynolds, Rose Moore, Carmen Alexander, Erlis Hill, Dorothy and Garland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The homegoing celebration for the late Mrs. Eloise Hampton will be held Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of Southside Church of Christ.

Interment will follow in the Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Bro. John W. Iverson Sr. will officiate.

Public viewing will be held in the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, November 1, 2013 from 10:00am - 8:00pm.