Artelia was a rare native of Arizona and grew up with many of her 8 siblings. Artelia married John A. Hamp Sr. in 1956 in Phoenix, AZ. They were happily married for 62 years. Her and her husband bought their first and only home in South Phoenix in 1965, where she raised her children and several grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. Her mission on this Earth was to help others in need and she did that up until her very last day.
Artelia is survived by her loving husband John A. Hamp Sr. and their six children John A. Hamp Jr., Gregory Hamp, Kathryn Isaac, Artelia Mack, Sherri Hamp and Carolyn Hamp. Additionally, she left behind 10 grandchildren, Katrina Alva, Auntre Hamp, Jessica Hamp, Nanette Adams, Jerry Cochran Jr, Andrea Warner, John A. Hamp III, Aaron Hamp, Daryl Stidhum, and Isaiah Fears along with 10 great-grandchildren. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pillars of her life’s work.
A private family visitation and graveside service was held at Phoenix Memorial Park Cemetery, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ on March 20, 2018.
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