Carol Jean (Stevenson) Hampton
was born in Cresco, Iowa on March, 27th 1946. She was born to her parents Lester L Stevenson and Ida F. (Laue) Stevenson of Iowa. She was the youngest of her 4 siblings Darlene, Dorothy Lester and Ida. Growing up she was the baby
Carol Hampton attended Crestwood High School and graduated in 1964. She went on to go to the University of Minnesota for 2 years.
After those years in college, Carol and a few of her friends set out to move to California. The journey was cut short when they stopped in Colorado. They ended up staying in Denver where Carol became a waitress, where she would eventually meet her husband Jesse Hampton. They had 3 kids, Jessica Hampton, Warner Hampton, John Hampton and got married in 1974. From there, she worked various jobs. She acquired a job at Tuesday Morning retail store where she worked her way up to store manager and received the multi mulition dollar store award and even won a trip to Hawaii. From there the family went on to include 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Carol had a kind soul that always paid extra attention to everyone else’s needs. She was always there for anyone that needed her and had a way of making everyone feel special. She loved to play cards, hosting parties and the occasional trip to the Casino. She was the kindest, most selfless, and sweetest person in the world. If you had the pleasure of knowing her, you would agree. She was always understanding, willing to lend a helpful ear and always found the good in everything and everyone.
Carol departed this life on February 3, 2022 in her home, in Aurora Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her husband Jesse Hampton, siblings Darlene Jones and Ida Gooden; children Jessica (Hampton) Murphy, Warner Hampton Sr and John Hampton Sr.; grandchildren Ramond Murphy, Kameron Murphy, John Hampton Jr., Justin Hampton, Justus Hampton and Warner Hampton Jr.; great granddaughter Kaylise Murphy, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.