Ruby Norris Hampton, 93, of Boone, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her residence.

Ruby was a Watauga County native, born September 9, 1928, to the late Everette and Harriet Clawson Norris.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Hampton and five brothers, Russell, Allie, Grant, Reid, Grady Norris, three sisters, Annie M. Watts, Orpha E. Potter, Bertie L. Hampton.

She is survived by her son, Mark Hampton of Boone; one sister, Beulah C. Storie of Boone; and brother, Tracy L. Norris of Winter Springs, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Gordon Noble will officiate.

The body will lie in state Monday at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 until 5:00, so friends may pay their respect and sign the guest registry.

The family respectfully requests no food.

Memorials may be made to Amorem – Caldwell Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Avenue, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.

Online condolences may be sent to the Hampton family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.