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Hampton - Shirley Hampton, 83 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from her home in Jacksonville, FL on Friday, February 28, 2020 to be reunited with her loving husband, Rev. John Hampton, who was called to Heaven 26 years prior. Shirley was born in Florala, Alabama to N. Carl and Lorene Busbee. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1955 and married the love of her life, John Hampton, the day after graduation. In 1958, they moved to Chattanooga, TN to attend Tennessee Temple University. They returned to Florida to start a church in Miami, FL. then eventually back home when they were called to a church in North Florida. They moved back to Baldwin in 1970 where they purchased her childhood home and resided there until she joined her beloved husband in Eternity. Shirley was retired from World Book Encyclopedia as a door to door sales representative so she could accommodate her schedule to be home with her children. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Shirley volunteered with the State of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs contributing to making her community a better place to live. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Macclenny. She loved the Lord, listening to gospel music and reading God’s Word. She was a faithful servant and sought out opportunities to share the Gospel. She would now say, she has graduated into Glory. Shirley is survived by her children, Beth (Tom) Weaver, Christina (David) Hampton-Ramos, Joy (Philip) Williams, John (Jeannie) Hampton, Jr.; grandchildren, Bobby (Heather) Weaver, Lauren Hamilton, Hunter, Noah & Malia Williams; great grandchildren, Marta, Anthony, Elijah & Isabelle Weaver; sister, Joy Ann Norman; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be able to join together to celebrate her life during her viewing between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Ferreira Funeral Services Chapel. The Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, Macclenny FL with Pastor Donnie Williams Sr. and Pastor Philip Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Brandy Branch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the building fund at Redeemed Church P.O. Box 53 Worthington Springs, FL 32697. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, 250 N. Lowder St Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-5700.

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Ms. Shirley Hampton

November 3, 1936 - February 28, 2020