Louvenia G. Hampton Obituary (1927

Louvenia moved to Tuckahoe, New York as a young child. It was here where she spent her entire life and obtained her education in the Tuckahoe school system. She excelled in English, writing and business classes and was an excellent typist - typing 80+ words a minute on an old 'Royal' typewriter. Louvenia married her high school sweetheart, Martin Hampton Sr., January 18, 1948, and of that union there were 4 children, the late Myra and Martin Jr., Jeanie and Carol. Louvenia was raised in a Baptist family. At an early age she dedicated her life to God and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church. She participated in various ministries, the Literary Society; Blue Ribbon Club; junior and senior choirs; trustee board; and she was the church secretary for nearly 45 years. Louvenia loved music and had a great voice. Her love for music inspired her to learn how to playthe piano, and with the help of the Minister of Music, Margret Daily, she succeeded and became the pianist for the children's choir for multiple years. Louvenia was a stay-at-home mom and took care of many children within the Tuckahoe neighborhood, while their parents worked. When her children became teenagers she found work as the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Mental Health, for the County of Westchester. There she worked for 36 years until her retirement. Louvenia was the Grand Lecturer and member of Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Order, Eastern Star Inc in New York City. She was also elected twice as the Worthy Matron of Ionic Chapter #79 and joined Progressive #42, Order of the Eastern Stars. Louvenia, was better known to her family as Granny or Aunt Bean. She had a heart of gold and was quick wit, but her family was her pride and joy. Louvenia enjoyed playing all sorts of games with her children, and the tradition continued with her grandchildren. She was an amazing cook known for her lasagna and sweet potato pies. Louvenia adored her grandchildren and had a special connection with each of them. She enjoyed entertaining and her home was opened to all her nieces, nephews and extended family. Some loved playing games with her, others lovedwatching sports with her and some just liked sitting around her laughing and talking. Whatever it was, it made her happy.She was a pillar in the Tuckahoe Community and so well respected by all. She was always willing to give a helping hand. On sunny days while outside she was known to sit at the top of hill and serenade the community singing gospel songs. On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Louvenia Hampton, Morris family matriarch uttered a few lines from her favorite song "Healing - Balm in Gilead" and while listening to "Near the Cross" she found rest and departed from this life into God's loving arms. She leaves to uphold her legacy, her daughters Laura Jean Rox, Carol Ann Cromwell, daughter-in-law Debbie Hampton, grandchildren Timothy (Heather), Pia, Erin, Nikki, Martin III, and Dayna, and great grandchildren, Amiah, Aminah, and Jaxon, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of extended family and friends.