Emily Elizabeth Petuske Hampstead, 93, was born in Martinsville, Virginia on February 25, 1918 and passed away in Norman, OK on April 19, 2011.
She graduated from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1939. Emily worked for The University of Oklahoma, the Naval Air Technical Training Center, and the Federal Aviation Administration before retiring in 1980.
Having lived through the Great Depression she was an active supporter of liberal causes. Emily loved books, art, traveling, friends and family. She was a kind and empathetic person who was loved by all who knew her.
Emily is survived by her son David Hampstead and wife Kerry; granddaughters Hilary Bays and husband Kent, Stephanie Cummins and husband Josh; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn and Mathew Bays.
Per her request no services are planned. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Firehouse Art Center.