Oriska Hampton, 78, of Blairsville, Ga., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at Union General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Miss Hampton was born Feb. 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Dennis Hampton and Eual Miller Hampton.
Miss Hampton was an avid talker, and loved reading and playing games.
She was a 1956 graduate of Union County High School. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County.
Miss Hampton was a member of First Baptist church.
Miss Hampton is survived by cousins Dillon and Mary Chastain of Blairsville, Ga., Charlotte Webb of Murphy, Judy Williams of Concord, and Beulah Chastain of Murphy. Many more cousins, extended family and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, from Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Lodge officiating, and a eulogy was presented by Billy Decker. Special music was presented by Ed Lawrie.
A visitation was held before the service at 2 p.m.
The following gentleman served as pallbearers: Derek Harwood, Billy Decker, Jim Allison, Josh Bergen and Joe Fair. Interment followed at Hampton Church Cemetery in Murphy, where she will rest next to her parents.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, Ga., was in charge of the arrangements.
You may sign the guestbook and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.