Archive for April 4th, 2019

Vernisha M. Hampton

Thursday, April 4th, 2019

Vernisha M. “Nisha” Hampton, age 32, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hiram and Vernita (Hampton) Clark; grandmother: Betty Hampton; aunts, Wanda Simpson and Tangella Hampton; grandmother and grandfather-in-law: Evelyn and Herman Clark; uncle-in-law, Pee Wee Clark; great-aunt, Rena Mae; uncles, Paul and Claude Goss; and great-grandmother, Lilly M. Goss. She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Eddie and Eshauna Upton; father, Micheal Gay; brothers: Hiram (Brianna) Clark Jr., Markeeze (April) Clark and Maurice (Gina) Hampton Jr.; sister, LaToya (Miguel) Gonzalez; grandfather, Robert Hampton Sr.; uncles: Maurice Hampton Sr., Robert Hampton Jr., Kevin Dobson and Larry Coats; aunt, Sharon Manning; great-aunt, Glenny (John) Lee Mills and Mary Cozart; a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name including special friends: Deidra Bennett and Wanda Holmes. The family would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness and prayers. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 12-1 PM at Open Door Church, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow with Pastor Steve Simpson officiating. The final resting place will be at New Gray Cemetery following the service. A white dove release will conclude the services.