Hazel Pauline Hampton - Class of 1960

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Hazel Pauline Hampton of Knoxville, passed away on March 19, 2017. She was born January 23, 1942 in Murphy, NC the fifth child of Robert B and Bertha Hampton. Pauline is survived by her sister Betty Hampton Wright (Jimmy D) of Charlotte NC, nephews Michael Lee, Wayne Smith (Melissa), of the home, Bobby Smith of Charlotte NC and James Smith (Lisa G) of Hendersonville NC and nieces Virginia S Moore (A E Red) Moore of Burlington NC, Myra Joy Pate, Evangeline Lee, Vonnie Faye Smith of Burlington NC, and Kimberly Hampton of Texas; ten great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters; Frances Stinnett, Ruby Whaley, Ida Lee; and brother, Robert Hampton. Pauline was a member of Areme Chapter Order of the Eastern Star No. 466 for more than 50 years and was retired from Covenant Health. She graduated from Rule High School in 1960 and completed her BA at Tusculum College. She was member of West Side Baptist Church for more than 60 years. The family wishes to thank Ethleen Mainor for her 50 plus years of loving, loyal friendship and we consider her as a member of our family. Pauline leaves a multitude of friends and she will be missed by all. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday March 22, 2017, at ROSE MORTUARY BROADWAY CHAPEL. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Josh Greene officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 pm Thursday March 23, 2017 in Hampton Memorial Church Cemetery (Murphy, NC). Online obituary may be viewed and condolences extended at http://www.rosemortuary.com.