Almeda Colleen (Hampton) Wyman was born May 5, 1931 to Ed and Charlcie Hampton at Lutie Missouri. She passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026 in Gainesville, Missouri with her family by her side. She was 95 years old.
On November 4, 1949 she was united in marriage to Hobart Bernard Wyman in Harrison, Arkansas.
Almeda will be lovingly missed by her children, Retha Wasson (Jay), Rena Roberts, Anita Douglas (Greg), Janie Tilley and Keith Wyman (Jamie); her grandchildren, Stephanie Stoops (Mike), Melissa Simpson (Frank), Kyle Roberts (Jessica), Bradley Terry (Trescha), Michael Douglas (Ashley), Jackie Wyman, Brandon Tilley (Donna) and Amanda Wyman (Josh).
Almeda met her husband to be Bernard, while teaching school in the Rueter community where they raised their family. She later taught Head Start at Mark Twain School and retired from the University of Missouri Extension after several years of serving the local community.
Almeda treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She loved spending time outdoors, tending her flowers, gardening and never passed up an opportunity to go fishing.
First and foremost was Almeda’s love for the Lord and she was always eager to share that love with others. Her faith never faltered, even during life’s trials. She attended Bryant Ridge Church and later North Star Church for many years.
Almeda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bernard; son, Jackie Wyman; sons-in-law, Doyle Clemons, Rick Roberts and Olin Tilley; brothers, E.J. Hampton, Troy Hampton; and sisters, Imogene Grisham and Betty Lou Hampton.
She is survived by her siblings, Tommy Hampton, Bob Hampton, and Carma Frazier along with her loving children, grandchildren and other family members.
Almeda’s love, generosity and unwavering faith along with her gentle smile will be remembered by all who knew her.
Services will be Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at North Star Church in Rueter. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am with the funeral service following at 12:00 pm and Pastor Lynn Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Wyman Cemetery, Rueter, MO. Arrangements are in the care of Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel.
Memorials may be made in Almeda’s honor to Wyman Cemetery Association, 32863 US Hwy 160, Rueter, MO 65744.
