Funeral service for Mrs. Thelma Ruth Moffett Hampton, age, 89 of Fayetteville, TN; will be conducted Tuesday August 23, 2022, at 10 AM at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Gaskill officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery. Mrs. Hampton passed away August 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
Thelma Ruth was born April 13, 1933, in Lincoln County, TN, to the late Thomas and Nettie McAlister Moffett. She worked for many years at Blue Ridge Shirt Plant, Serbin, and Lee Company also as a teacher’s assistant and was a member of the Howell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Thelma Ruth loved her family and enjoyed cooking and gardening on their farm and was known for her buck dancing.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years Bill Hampton, daughter Connie (Tim) Porter and son Tommy (Susan) Hampton all of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren Kaila (Jared) Gentry, Leah Hampton, Alyssa Hampton, Laura (Brian) Taylor and John (Caroline) Barnes. Great Grandchildren Camden, Weston, and Adyson Gentry and soon to be great granddaughter expected in December of this year. Sisters Nancy (Larry) Wheeler, and Loyce Weir; brothers, Ray (Carolyn) Moffett and Hugh (Laura) Moffett, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to niece and caregiver Edwina Hazelwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Bill Moffett, Jerry Moffett, and sisters, Ann Norwood, and Mackey Locke.
Visitation with the family will be Monday August 22, 2022, from 5 PM until 8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Unity Cemetery in care of Wyanne King at 901 2nd Ave. Fayetteville, TN. 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Thelma Ruth Moffett Hampton.
14 Comments To "Thelma Ruth Moffett Hampton"
#1 Comment By Linda k Barnes reavis On August 20, 2022 @ 4:16 pm
Prayers for Mr. Bill and family.
#2 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On August 20, 2022 @ 5:51 pm
Sending our sympathy to Bill and the family. You will be in our thoughts with good memories.
#3 Comment By Judy Stafford On August 20, 2022 @ 7:49 pm
To Thelma Ruth’s family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Love Judy Stafford
#4 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On August 20, 2022 @ 8:12 pm
Mama and Daddy always loved Mrs. Thelma Ruth. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to her precious family. Prayers for comfort and peace.
#5 Comment By Jimmy Jones On August 21, 2022 @ 6:15 am
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
#6 Comment By Lynn Brown On August 21, 2022 @ 5:11 pm
Sorry to hear this prayers to the family told my mother Juanita Towry of her passing
#7 Comment By Jamehl Law On August 22, 2022 @ 7:48 am
Please accept my deepest sympathy.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
#8 Comment By Bettye & Eulus Quick On August 22, 2022 @ 9:55 am
Thelma Ruth was always good to keep me in the know of deaths in the family. Loved her fun side and her laughter. Our thoughts and prayers for Bill and family.
#9 Comment By Sandra K. Small-Cannon On August 22, 2022 @ 4:02 pm
Ms. Thelma Ruth was a wonderful person and teacher, she showed so much compassion to my brother Terry and myself. Sincere Condolences to the family.
#10 Comment By Danny Travis On August 22, 2022 @ 6:07 pm
Only one Thelma Ruth.
#11 Comment By Wanda Tate On August 23, 2022 @ 4:20 am
My prayer for the family.My family loved Mr. Bill and Mrs Thelma Ruth
#12 Comment By Kim Crabtree On August 23, 2022 @ 3:49 pm
Connie & Family
So sorry for your loss know that you all are in our prayers and thoughts.
#13 Comment By Jed and Scarlet Watson On August 23, 2022 @ 8:33 pm
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
#14 Comment By Brenda Roles On August 28, 2022 @ 11:08 am
Bill, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.