Audrey A. Hampson

Audrey A. Hampson (nee McPeek), age 90, of Wayne passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 with the comfort of her family by her side.

Audrey was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and was the cherished daughter of Leonard and Ann McPeek.  She graduated from Eastside High School in Paterson having performed in many dance recitals and shows with the class of 1952.

Audrey’s first job was as a cosmetician in the Meyers Brothers Department store in Paterson, NJ for several years until she had children.  Once the children were older, Audrey began working at Preakness Pharmacy and then Meyer Brothers Department store, in Wayne, where she resumed her cosmetology career.  She had this role for 15 years until they closed.  She then worked as a cosmetician as an Estee Lauder representative in the Macy’s Preakness branch for 5 years until retirement.

Audrey was loving and caring, devoted to her family and always would speak her mind.  She was an excellent cook and planned many meals during her lunch breaks from work to ensure her family always had a sit-down family meal.  Audrey loved having the holidays at her home in Wayne for family and friends.  The St. Patrick’s Day celebration was spent with many pounds of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes.  There were always friends stopping by for her famous apple and pumpkin pies on Thanksgiving and they were always welcome.  She always made special meals for her boys and daughter-in-law’s birthdays too.  While still working, she would spend her one weekday off from work taking her grandchildren to the Environmental Center or Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff and/or many playground parks like Barber Pond in Wayne. At one time, Audrey was an antique collector, and her favorites were character spoons.

Audrey was an active member of Wayne Little League working the snack stand and with her family witnessed their World Series winning game in 1970.  She was also a volunteer at Preakness School library and was frequently the class mother for her two boys classes at Preakness School.  Audrey was also an active member of the Calvary Gospel Church in Wayne for over 70 years.  Her faith was a big part of her life and she and her husband William raised their boys in an active Christian home.

After retirement, Audrey shopped for many homebound people in Wayne and the neighboring communities.  She was very involved with the Golden Age Club of Wayne and was the VP for several years arranging the many exciting trips for that group.

Audrey was the beloved wife of William Hampson Sr.  She met the love of her life, William, at a sweet sixteen party in Fairlawn, NJ.  They were married in 1953 and were married over 71 wonderful years; married on March 11, 1953, in St. Paul’s Church in Paterson and they had their reception at the Brownstone in Paterson.  The couple honeymooned in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Audrey and William were blessed with two boys.  Audrey was the cherished mother of William Hampson Jr. and his wife Dana, and Richard and his wife Erica.  Audrey was also the loving grandmother of six grandchildren: Elizabeth, Alexandra, Richard Jr (R.J.), Danielle, Benjamin and Jacquelyn.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Calvary Gospel Church, 1559 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be greatly appreciated.  https://www.calvarygospelwayne.com