Alma Lea Hamilton's Obituary
Alma Lea Hamilton, 93, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 1:25 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Burnsides Community Health Center, Marshall, IL. She was born October 4, 1919 in Marshall, IL, the daughter of Walter Henry Hutchison and Laura Jane Low Hutchison. On November 20, 1941, she married Howard Leroy Hamilton in Clinton, MO. He passed away on October 29, 1980.
Survivors include her two daughters, Nancy Crumrin and husband Jack of Martinsville, IL and Cindy Becker and husband Barry of Middletown, IN; grandchildren, Daryn Crumrin and wife Paula of Decatur, AL; Karyn Paulsen and husband Justin of Martinsville, IL; Amy Daugherty and husband Brandon of West Union, IL; Lori Dickerson and husband Michael of Middletown, IN; Angie Price and husband Jeremy of New Castle, IN; Jordan Becker and fiancé Kristi Cronk of Indianapolis, IN and Chad Becker of Indianapolis, IN; great grandchildren, Allison, Elizabeth and Samantha Crumrin; Kaylee and Dylan Daugherty; Cayle Price; twins, Mitchell and Jaylee Dickerson and another great grandchild expected in November. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Alma Lea was a lifelong resident of the Martinsville, IL area. She was a graduate of Marshall High School and Indiana State University. For many years, Howard and Alma Lea owned the Martinsville Planet, the Westfield Review, the Casey Daily Reporter newspapers and the Golden Rule Printers in Terre Haute, IN. Mrs. Hamilton was a business teacher for the Martinsville School District. She was a member of the Martinsville Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She previously served as the Martinsville Township Supervisor; she was a member of the Martinsville Women's Club, the Martinsville Retired Teachers Association and over a 60 year member of the Martinsville American Legion Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. John Gartelos officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Martinsville United Methodist Church, 115 N. Washington St. Martinsville, IL 62442 or Ridgelawn Cemetery, 11679 N. 600th St., Martinsville, IL 62442.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
SERVICES
Visitation
Sunday, July 21, 2013
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL
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Service
Sunday, July 21, 2013
2:00 PM
Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL
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