Jane (Garman) Hampshire

Jane Hampshire, age 85, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. Mrs. Hampshire was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 23, 1936 to the late Homer Arthur Garman and Hazel Katherine (Gerig) Garman. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1954 and Manchester College in 1958. She received her master’s degree from St. Francis University. She taught in elementary education for 35 years at Garrett, Avilla, Albion and Rome City Elementary Schools. She was married to R.D. Hampshire on April 25, 1959 at the Wolcottville Methodist Church parsonage. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2019. Jane was a member and Sunday school teacher at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. She was past president of the Rome City United Methodist Women. Jane was an avid fan of East Noble High School athletics and she followed EN sports closely for many years. She loved her family and cherished the time they spent together. 

Survivors include:
Son, Kirke Hampshire of Oceanside, California.
Son, Andy and Kristin Hampshire of Kendallville.
Daughter-in-law, Angie Hampshire of Avilla.
Grandchildren: Meladee Hampshire, Kimberlee Hampshire, Joel (Beth) Hampshire, Ren (Tabitha) Hampshire, Lacy (Tanner) Haley, Audrey Hampshire and Matt Burton, Trevor (Kayla) Hampshire, and Addison Hampshire.
Great grandchildren: Alexander, Eleanor, Theodore, Nevaeh, Griffin, Kiana, Taylen, and Briella.
Sister, Ann Hosted of Brimfield.
Brother, Kent Garman of Avilla. 
Sister, Dorothy “Dotsie” and Ron Patton of Midland, Michigan.
Sister, Becky and Carl Flint of Albion.
Sister, Chris Slusher of Kendallville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, R.D.; two sons, Joel A. Hampshire in 1978 and Mitchell Garman Hampshire on November 4, 2021; and two sisters, Martha Price and Sally Tremaine.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home with visitation at 10:00 AM prior to the service.
Pastor James Kemerly will officiate the funeral service.
Burial will follow at Avilla Cemetery. 
Casket bearers will be Joel Hampshire, Ren Hampshire, Tanner Haley, Trevor Hampshire, Matt Burton, Todd Fiandt and Kent Harman.
Memorial donations may be made to East Noble Show Choir or East Noble Athletic Department. 

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