Shirley Jean Hampshire

Shirley Jean Hampshire, 78, of La Monte, MO passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on April 6, 1942 in East Moline, IL the daughter of William Edgar Frazier and Kathryn Imogene "Jean" Wright, who have preceded her in death.

On July 7, 1963 in Galt, MO, she was united in marriage to Larry Hampshire, who preceded her in death.

Shirley loved talking to people. She loved listening to the radio and even called in to the local stations from time to time. She didn't know a stranger and made friends everywhere she went. Shirley did not have an easy life, but she loved living. She was a baptized believer and would talk about it proudly.

Shirley is survived by two sons, George Hampshire of La Monte, MO, and Bill Hampshire of Sweet Springs, MO; two daughters, Judi Crawford (Jacob) of La Monte, MO, and Lonna Hampshire of Mexico, MO; one sister Judie Scott (Dave) of Tempe, AZ; and nine grandchildren, Chandra Hendrix, Dakota Hampshire, Jarrod Hampshire, Sarah "Bella" Hampshire, Weston Crawford, Wyatt Crawford, Wade Crawford, Kristen Hoffman, and Uriah Hobbs.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by the grandparents who raised her, George and Verna Frazier; a daughter, Michelle Hampshire; and a sister, Donna Medlock.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Parkview Christian Church, Sedalia, MO with Pastor Rodney Brown, and Pastor Jeff Randleman officiating.

Burial will be at Berry Christian Church Cemetery in Galt, MO at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Show Me Christian Youth Home in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.