Cheryl Diann Hampton, 76, of Waggoner, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
A celebration of life is planned at the Waggoner Building in Waggoner on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. Hough-Dean in Hillsboro is assisting the family.
Mrs. Hampton was born in Taylorville on Aug. 14, 1949, a daughter to Paul and Betty (Oliver) Hoffmeister. She graduated from Taylorville High School, then attended Lincoln Land Community College. She and Timothy Hampton were married on Nov. 25, 1983, and he survives.
Within her career, Mrs. Hampton worked in her family-owned bait shop Mantell’s. She was a chef and caterer at her restaurant, the Uptown Café, at Creative Catering, and Triple H Treats. She served her community via the library and ambulance board, and served as an election judge. She worked on the Irish Days centennial committee board.
Mrs. Hampton was a dedicated member of the Waggoner Centennial Players. She researched and worked with the Illinois Museum Research Center and its Discovery Dig Site. She was Farmersville’s Citizen of the Year in 2003. She loved to garden, craft, cook and was an avid reader. She loved to take care of her friends, family and community.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hampton is survived by one son, Michael (Jolene) Lamb of Taylorville; two daughters, Jennifer (Scott) Hutchens of Taylorville and Nichole Hampton of Pittsboro, NC; five grandchildren, Ashley Lamb, Rachel Elisabeth, Emillee Diann (Nic), Lane Maxwell and Abby Marie; great-grandchild, Lilly Cogland; brother, Mark (Peggy) Hoffmeister; sister, Tresa (Mitch) Mansfield; and aunt, Donna Beeman.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Bud and Elsie Mantell; parents, Gene and Betty Hoffmeister; brother, Michael; and sister, Juli Hoffmeister; and her best friend, Mindy.
Memorials may be given to the Farmersville and Waggoner Ambulance Service and the Farmersville and Waggoner Library. To leave condolences or light a virtual candle, please visit houghfuneralhome.com.
