Nancy Mae Hamilton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home at the age of 88. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nancy was born on October 27, 1935, in Lake City, Arkansas, to Marvin Washington Morris and Amanda Lee Stewart Morris.
Raised on a farm, Nancy was active in her church, the 4-H Club, and her community. It was in the cotton fields of Arkansas where her future husband, Frank Hamilton, first saw her. He remarked that she looked like a hard worker and decided she was the one for him. Months later, Frank proposed to her in that very cotton field. They went on to enjoy 70 years of marriage, with Nancy passing just two days before what would have been their 71st anniversary.
Nancy and Frank moved to Chicago, Illinois, where they raised six children in Wauconda, Illinois. Nancy was a devoted homemaker and remained active in her church, living her faith and instilling a legacy of faith in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
After raising their children and years of hard work, they retired and returned to their southern roots, purchasing 10 acres and a house with a big front porch in Blountsville, Alabama. There, they hosted many joyful family gatherings, often with more than 50 people. In 2011, after their beloved home was destroyed by a tornado, they moved to Union Grove, Alabama.
Surviving Nancy’s passing and cherishing their memories of her are her husband, Frank Hamilton; her son, Larry Hamilton (Mindy); her five daughters, Linda Hamaker, Peggy Kutsch (Fritz), Janet Bernhardt (Bruce), Debby Scott (Jim), and Tami Stough; her grandchildren, Tina Hamaker, Tim Kutsch, Jason Kutsch (Amber), Brian Bernhardt (Elise), Kevin Bernhardt (Stephanie), Justin Vanderau (Cassie), Jimmy Hamilton, Jessica Scott, and Courtney Scott; along with many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Amanda Morris, three brothers, one sister, and two grandsons, David and Danny Hamaker.
Nancy’s family finds comfort in their deep faith, knowing she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with a healthy mind and body once again. They rejoice in her life, grateful for the love, faith, and strength she has passed down to her family.
Service Information
Services for Nancy will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends and guests at a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. Brother Rick Laster and Brother Randy L. Blakely will officiate. Burial will follow at Arab Memorial Cemetery. Flowers and/or donations to Stay Free Ministries are welcomed.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing.
