MARTHA R. HAMPTON, age 83, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born in Knoxville, TN on July 17, 1928 to Earl and Irene Fielden. Martha loved being involved at church, especially working with the children. She spent many years in Northwest Indiana and was a former member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, William A. Hampton of Valparaiso; son, William H. "Bill" (Karlene) Hampton of Valparaiso; 2 daughters, Joy (Philip) Kowal of Portage and Theresa (John) Roperti of Morganstown, PA; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Omega Vickers and Betty (R.P.) Richardson all of Dyersburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Juanita Michaels.

A funeral service for Martha will be Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 12 Noon at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart with Rev. Bill Gibbs officiating . Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be just prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.