Joan Marie Hampton

She was born on April 12, 1934 to the late Catherine Lynch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Hankins; her husband, Robert James Hampton I; and a brother, Thomas Lynch.

Joan enjoyed scuba diving, horse racing, and riding motorcycles and was even in a motorcycle club. She loved chocolate candy especially Snicker Bars. Joan loved her family very much and was such a generous person.

Those left to cherish her memory is his son, Robert James Hampton II (wife, Bridget); daughter, Joan Higgins; grandsons, Robert James Hampton III, Patrick Hampton, Kyle Risinger, Michael Hankins, Thomas Hankins, Chris Higgins, Melissa Rolon, Amanda Murphy; and ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kirkseyfh.com.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton, North Carolina is serving the family.