Ruth Jeanette (Eichelberger) Hampton

Ruth Jeanette Hampton, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, in St. Peters, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on May 2, 1931, to Joseph Eichelberger and Rubye (Fowler) Eichelberger.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of 1st Southern Baptist of Malden, Missouri.

She owned Joe’s Motor Service from 1974 – 1983 in Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed horseback riding and helping with her husband’s auction service.  Ruth especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Ruth is survived by one son, Charles (Ava) Whiteley of O’Fallon, Missouri; one daughter, JoLynn Schieferle of Naples, Florida; four grandchildren, David (Isabelinda) Schieferle, Lisa (John) Barfield, Jani (David) Albright, and Charles Whiteley, III; nine great grandchildren, Creve, Logan, Milena, Luke, Hannah, Sean, Alana, Amaya, and Matthew.  Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents: Joseph and Rubye Eichelberger; her husbands, Charles (Gabby) Whiteley, Sr., and Floyd (Sode) Hampton; and one sister Shirley Clark.   A host of family and friends also survive.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff.  Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Aulden LeBlanc of Malden officiating the service.  Interment will follow funeral service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Poplar Bluff.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.