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Amy Hinkle Obituary
MOUNT GILEAD — Amy S. Hinkle, 59, of Mount Gilead, passed away Friday evening, July 28, 2017, at the Van Wert County Hospital following a brief illness.
Amy was born on January 29, 1958, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Richard L. Hamsher and Allegra B. Hamsher whom survives. In 1976, Amy graduated from Mount Gilead High School where she enjoyed playing flag football and being on the track team as a shot put thrower.
After high school Amy, went to Cosmetology School, where she began working as a hair dresser. Amy had also worked in several local restaurants in the area. Later, Amy began working at Burcliff Industries in Cardington. Amy went on to retire from Cardington Lincoln High School as a custodian.
Amy enjoyed going antiquing and motorcycle riding. She also enjoyed fishing at one of her favorite spots- Pleasant Hill. With a love for music, Amy was fond of many genres. Some of her favorites were; The Beatles, Bob Seger, and the Eagles to name a few. As an avid OSU football fan, Amy loved to root for the Buckeyes. She had special place in her heart for cats. Amy had a compassion for people, and she knew no stranger.
Most importantly, Amy loved her family. She was continually interested in her nephews, Carl and Taylor, lives and fulfillments. Amy was extremely proud of her grandson Alex's accomplishments, whom she loved dearly.
She will be extremely missed by her daughter, Sara (Danny) Jones, and grandson, Alex Bell of Waldo; mother, Allegra Morrison of Millersburg; sister, Patti Hamsher-Jackson of Shelby; and nephews: Carl Jackson of Wyoming and Taylor Jackson of Arizona.
Amy was preceded in death by her father, Richard L. Hamsher.
A service to celebrate Amy's life will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, August 7, 2017, at the Snyder Funeral Home, Craven Chapel. (67 N. Main St., Mount Gilead) Chaplain Jeff Slider will lead the celebration of life Service.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Morrow County Humane Society and/or to Morrow County Hospice.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead are honored to serve Amy's family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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C.A.A.
August 4, 2017
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Linda Harvey
August 4, 2017
I am saddened to learn of Amy's death. I knew Amy and Sarah when we participated in a grief workshop 20ty years ago. I have seen her occasionally over the years. Each time it was like we had just seen each other. And Sarah, I am sorry for your loss, you will see her again! Prayerfully, Linda Lyon Harvey
August 3, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family,I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging and heartbreaking time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
August 1, 2017
My condolences to your family I truly hope that God gives you the strength you need to know this difficult time 41:10
Jan Gompf
August 1, 2017
I will truly miss seeing Amy's smiling face coming through the drive thru at Krogers! Sorry for your loss.
T. Allen
July 31, 2017
To the family of Ms. Amy Hinkle,
I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of Ms. Hinkle.
We can look forward to the promise at 1 Corinthians 15:21, 22 "for just as in Adam all men are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive."
Sincerely,
Kimberly Gompf Meadows
July 30, 2017
My prayers and deepest sympathies to friends and family. I had so much fun with you spending time at your house. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Reid & Wendy Morrison
July 30, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to all of Amy's family.
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