Published on April 24, 2026 6:26 am
Last Updated on April 24, 2026 6:26 am
Sarah “Sue” Hampsten, 73, of Clay City, Illinois died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Axiom Gardens of Flora.
Sue was born July 15, 1952, to Ernie and Maxine (Rooksberry) Mulvany of Kinmundy. Sue married Dennis Hampsten on March 20, 1976, in Kinmundy. She graduated from Kinmundy-Alma High School in 1970, Saint Louis Christian College in 1974, and later Eastern Illinois University. While at Saint Louis, she was in their touring choir. Sue spent her life dedicated to children as a day care provider and later as a teacher. She was a substitute teacher in all the area schools, then with special needs, and last with troubled youth. She also spent many years as a Sunday School teacher and later a song leader. Sue was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church in Clay City.
Sue is survived by her husband: Dennis Hampsten of Clay City; daughter: Sarah (Henry) Helm of Humboldt; daughter-in-law: Lindsey Conn of Texas; siblings: Donna (Kenneth) Huntsman, Greg Mulvany, Glenda (Sonny) Krutsinger, James (Janet) Mulvany, and Cindy (Gary) Dippold; her beloved fur baby: Bandit; special friend: Shelly Wilkins; and many nieces and nephews.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; a son: James; and a brother: Robert Mulvany.
A family graveside ceremony will be held at Phillips Cemetery, Kinmundy. Family and friends will be welcomed at Bethlehem Christian Church, rural Clay City, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorials may be made to assist the family with expenses, and these will be accepted by the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com