Jean Kennedy Hampton age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Hampton was born in Galax, Virginia on November 28, 1927 to Franklin Elmore and Ola Grace Phipps Kennedy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Gwyn Hampton and two sons Thomas Franklin Hampton of Galax, Virginia and James Gwyn Hampton of Salem, Virginia.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Kenneth DeWitt and Joan Hampton of Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren and spouses Katherine Jean and Carlisle Fogle of Newberry, South Carolina; James Mitchell Hampton; Makenzie Joell Hampton both of Salem, Virginia; Joseph W. and Jennifer Hampton of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Stephen P. Hampton and Adam V. Hampton both of Raleigh, North Carolina; two great-grandchildren; two nephews.

Jean sang in the choir at the First Baptist Church of Galax where she was a lifelong member.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Sam Bartlett officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Felts Memorial Cemetery beside her husband Gwyn. The family will receive friends Monday evening from six until eight at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the First Baptist Church, 1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, Virginia 24333.