Billie Karyn Hampton, 78, of Richmond formally of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Billie was born on January 15, 1945, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Byrel D. and Idelle Ruth (Eubanks) Oster.  She was united in marriage to Alfred Clifton "Junior" Hampton of Hardin on September 4, 1965; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2004.

Survivors include: three sons, Timothy C. (Tammy) Hampton of Kansas City, Aaron Anthony "Tony" (Heather) Hampton of Blue Springs, and Thomas A. (Angie) Hampton of St. Louis; 10 grandchildren, Joseph Clifton (Kristen) Hampton, Jacob Riley Hampton, Luke Thomas Hampton, Matthew Andrew Hampton, Mark Christopher Hampton,  Lily Marie Hampton all of St. Louis, Kelsey Ryan Hampton of Santa Rosa Beach, Fl., Haley Roseanne Hampton of Gladstone, Mason Lesh and Gage Lesh both of Blue Springs; four great grandchildren, Faith, LaBella, Arthur IV, and Nassiah Bivines; brother, Nicholas (Kathy) Oster of Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Billie was reared and educated at Stet and graduated from Stet High School. After high school she attended Central Missouri State in Warrensburg then attended William Jewel College in Liberty. In addition to raising her family, she worked as a CNA for Ray County Memorial Hospital for 15 years. Billie's interests included sewing, attending her sons' athletic events, and spending time with her friends at the Hardin Mini Mart, a weekly event. Most of all she was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hardin First Baptist Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Hardin First Baptist Church.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Burial will be in Lavelock Cemetery, north of Hardin.  Please remember to share your memories of Billie with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.