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Patricia Ann Hamilton
1928 - 2015
Patricia Ann Hamilton
1928 - 2015
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Patricia Hamilton Obituary
Patricia was a homemaker, but through the years worked as a secretary at Marengo Methodist Church and State Farm Insurance in Bloomington; she also served many customers at Mel-O-Cream Donuts. Mrs. Hamilton was a hard working woman dedicated to her extended family…brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and volunteer at Chatham Area Library District. As a simple and devoted woman, she gave of herself and her skills as a seamstress, making many prom dresses, wedding dresses, and costumes for high school plays, most notably Glenwood High School's production of Oklahoma. Pat was also known for her delicious brown bag apple pie with raisins and mincemeat pie (heavy on the rum!).
She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Shelley (Ken) Hoffman of Chatham; Teresa "Teri" (Mark) Pointer of Springfield; Allison (Terry) Moore of Springfield; grandchildren, Zachary (Hanna) Hoffman of Chatham, Aimee (Benji) Sutton of Springfield, Trevor Moore (Amanda Betts) of Chicago, Miranda Moore (Nathan Woodard) of Amarillo, TX; great grandchildren, Nicholas Hoffman, Alicia Hoffman, Joseph Sutton, and Lucia Moore; brother, Jim (Pat) Camey of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; sister, Mary Hayes of Morton, IL; several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Visitation and Funeral: Her family will greet friends from 4pm until time of the service at 6pm, Monday, July 6, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham. Paula Staab Polk will be the funeral celebrant.
She will be laid to rest during a private family committal at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chatham Area Library District, 600 East Spruce Street, Chatham, 62629.
Tim Camey
April 17, 2017
I loved Aunt Pat! She was always kind to me. She started a tradition with me, story telling. She told my first scary story in Aunt Mary's kitchen about the little abandoned shack behind her house. My dad, her brother Mike took us 6 kids in a station wagon down to Springfield to her house on the lake, several times during the summer. Those are very found and happy memories. I miss her and my dads family. My deepest condolences for your loss.
Carol Leach
August 21, 2015
Shelly and Ken, I just now see where you lost your Mother, I am so sorry for this profound loss in your life,
Praying for you as you adjust to a very different routine,
BIll and Carol Leach
Judy Goodwin
July 13, 2015
Dear Shelley and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. It is our hope your happy memories will live on and that you find great comfort in them.
Your friends,
Judy and Tom
1944 - Patricia Camey
Shannon (Kearney) Rose
July 8, 2015
Dear Shelly,Teresa, Allison & families
I am so very sorry for your loss. "Aunt" Pat was such an incredible person. I have such fond memories of visiting your family in Marengo when we were kids. Your mom made me feel so special. She did so much with us. It was always crazy fun . . . ice skating, singing Christmas carols, playing games. I remember when she would wash my hair and put vinegar in it for "shine." She was a pistol and so full of life. And that infectious laugh!! The lives she touched, she made better. I also want to add that she and your dad were so kind to us when we were in Springfield in 1969-70. I realize now as an adult how very generous they were and I am eternally grateful. She always made me feel special. When she visited me in Long Beach after the birth of my son, Eric, I was so deeply touched by her kind heart. She will always be in mine.
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Bill & Catherine Browning
July 6, 2015
We will always remember the good times we had with Pat and Ham.
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family.
July 3, 2015
Dear Shelly Teresa and Allison,
Aunt Pat was a wonderful person. At family get togethers her German potato salad was a hit and my dad loved it. When I was married, Aunt Pat gave us a wonderful salad bowl that my oldest daughter loves for me to use. I remember being with all of you during Illinois State Fair time and what fun it was. When we visited our cousin Jim Hamilton in Wyoming, his wife Tina called Jim "Ham". I told her that the only other person who used that was Aunt Pat for Uncle Everett. Although we will not make it back for the service, you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Tom Kowal and family
Patti Estes
July 3, 2015
Teresa and Shelly I'm so sorry for you loss. Aunt Pat was a wonderful, loving woman. She always was kind to us and especially helpful to us when Mom was sick. Wish I could be there but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti, Phyllis's daughter .
M.Frances Welters
July 3, 2015
Dear Teri and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I enjoyed visiting with Pat during get togethers.
Russell Dalton
July 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Glad I knew the family when they were all alive.
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