Margaret "Meg" Hampton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret (Meg) Hampton, 63, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20 at Piedmont Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her father, James G. Hampton, Sr. and her mother Mavis Carson Hampton Nix and stepfather, Joseph Nix. Meg is survived by her close companion, Vic Carroll, son, Michael Joseph Corbin, “grand girls” Bailyn Corbin and Jordyn Chambers, sister Judy Patterson (Jim), brother Jim Hampton (Kate), sister Pam Perkerson (Paul), sister Lisa Hampton (Phil), nieces and nephews Ashlynn Campbell, Shawna Riddle, Wade Hampton, Paul Perkerson, Jr., Jim Perkerson, and Daryl Appling. Meg is also survived by several close friends and many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Meg lived her entire life in Georgia with her early years in Helen and Forsyth and later years in Marietta. Meg’s parents taught her and her siblings the value of hard work and that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. Meg’s parents raised her to be fiercely independent and insisted that she be a lady but also know how to change a tire and safely handle a firearm. Meg is a 1977 graduate of Wheeler High School where she was an active member of the JROTC. After high school, Meg received training to become an operating room technician. These experiences taught Meg the value of service to others which led to her career in law enforcement. Meg’s law enforcement career of thirty-two years began in 1980 with the Sheriff's department. After seven years, she transitioned to the Marietta Police Department where she spent twenty-five years committed to serving and protecting the Marietta community in some of the following roles: Detective, Supervisor of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, and School Resource Officer at Marietta High School. At the time of her retirement, Meg held the rank of Sergeant with the Marietta Police Department and was the first female officer to work to full retirement with the Marietta Police Department. Meg was awarded the Marietta Police Department's most prestigious recognitions: the Medal of Valor (given to officers who place themselves in a life-threatening situation for the safety of all others) and the Medal of Meritorious Service (given to officers who go beyond the call of duty in a single incident worthy of recognition). She also received numerous civic awards from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and was honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Sons of the American Revolution. Meg dedicated most of her life to making a difference in the Marietta community where she left an indelible mark of service and earned a tremendous amount of respect from her family, friends, and fellow officers. Meg loved her law enforcement career because the rewards of saving a life, rescuing a child, or helping an elderly person far outweighed the amount of any paycheck. After retirement, Meg worked with a corporate investigation agency, spent time with her loved ones, and traveled to sunny destinations. Many people will fondly remember Meg for her dedication to her family, love for animals, and her spirit for adventure. Meg will also be remembered for her sharp wit, fun-loving personality, intelligence, and unwavering bravery, but it was Meg’s faithful service to others that truly demonstrated the core of her being. Meg’s love for the Lord was demonstrated through her acts of service to others, and she will be sorely missed by many. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, consider donating in Meg’s honor to the Cobb Fraternal Order of Police Cops and Kids at https://www.lodge13copsandkids.org/donate or the Humane Society of Cobb County at https://humanecobb.com/ways-to-give/donate/.

Margaret "Meg" Hampton

February 8, 1959 - July 20, 2022