Mary Michele "Mickey" Hampton Todd

Mary Michele (Mickey) Hampton Todd, 73, of Independence, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Grayson Health and Rehabilitation nursing home in Independence. Mickey was born in Washington DC on September 4, 1952, to Lt. Col. Walter D. Hampton Jr. and Jewel Patton Hampton of Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alan Todd, brother Walter D. Hampton III, brother-in-law Jimmy Todd, and parents-in-law James and Stella Todd. She is survived by her son Jason Hampton Todd and his sons Talon Eli and Grayson Alan, of Middle Island, New York; her son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Corianne Todd and their children Aubrey and Keegan, of Charlotte, North Carolina; as well as her brother-in-law and his wife, Dr. Mark and Cynthia Todd and their children Hannah, MaryKathryn, and Jackson; and her sister-in-law Cecelia Hampton and her sons Wade and Jesse. The family would like to acknowledge and thank her close friend and long time caregiver Mike Hodge, and his sister Glenda Phipps, for all their help and support these past years. 

Mickey graduated from Madison College (James Madison University), with a degree in Special Education, and earned her Masters Degree from Virginia Tech. She retired from teaching in Grayson County schools after three decades of devotion to children, especially those with special needs. She was a tireless advocate for education, a champion of all children, fighting for inclusion and equal opportunities for all. Her heart was full of boundless love, especially for her sons, her grandchildren, and her dogs, cats, and horses. She was an inspirational role model for so many, and her love and impact will echo through many generations. She will be dearly missed. 

The family observed a private memorial in July celebrating Mickey’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in her honor be made to the Independence Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Twin County Humane Society.