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Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Kneff Cemetery
Mildred Hamilton, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 6, 2016.
Mildred was born in Clay City, Illinois, on September 28, 1928, the daughter of Frank A. Neff Jr. and Minnie (Bates) Neff. She attended a small one room school house until high school where she graduated from Clay City High School with a Home Economics Award in 1946.
She married Earl “Hambone” Hamilton on October 18, 1947, and they had five children which they raised on a small farm north of Flora.
Mildred loved her family so much that she would tell everyone how many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren that she had. Cooking for them and having them all around her made her the happiest.
She was baptized into Christ in 1943 and was a life-long member of Bethlehem Christian Church. With her passion of cooking an entertaining she would have the preachers and their families over for Sunday dinner.
She is survived by children: Mike Hamilton, Ava Siterlet, Trudy (David) Koontz, Greg (Deanna) Hamilton, and Kim (Shari) Hamilton; one sister: Leone (the late Charles W.) Cox; along with 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents: Frank and Minnie Neff, and sisters: Hazel Neff and Velma (Dale) Frost.
A funeral service for Mildred Hamilton will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Mark Luzadder officiating. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Mildred’s memory may be given to Bethlehem Christian Church or Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, and these will be accepted at the funeral home.
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I am so sorry. I loved working with Mildred. She was a very special lady that I dearly loved.
Trudy, Kim, Greg and Families: We are very sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet lady and she always had a smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. RIP Mildred
I pray that God will bless you all and guide you threw the next few day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
To Kim and family.....so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Mildred whenever I would see her at the store. She always had a smile and was very proud of her age and ability to get around.
Trudy and family, my prayers and love are with you all. I have many fond memories of being with and around Mildred all these many years starting back when we lived in Noble. In Christian Love Jodi
Trudy, I want to extend my sympathy to all your family. Know that your are in my prayers, and may God extend your comfort and strength as you face this period of grief and loss in your lives.
Greg, condolences to you and your family from your classmates near and far. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and miss you so much already grandma Mildred. Till we meet again in Heaven. Love you
Years ago, I shared lots of laughter with Mildred. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I just liked her!
I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a parent, but especially hard to lose your Mother. God's grace be with you all.
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers for your family/
So sorry to hear about your mom. Always enjoyed seeing her come into the office. She always perked things up.
Mildred was a joy to be around. Doug was blessed to be at the junior high when Mildred was there. Our hearts go out to all the family.
We would like to extend our heart felt condolences to the Hamilton family during this time of loss. Losing a loved one is never an.easy process. Praying for your family.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mildred! Our love and support to the family.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mildred! Our love and support to the family.
Sincere sympathy to all of the family. Mildred was one special lady to many. Prayers and thoughts for all of you.
My thoughts and sympathy are with all of you.
Prayers for all of the family. Mildred was a special lady!
My sincerest condolences to the Hamilton families.
May you find comfort in the Lord and each other in your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of Mildred's children. Mildred touched so many peoples lives. Hang on to your memories and May you find strength in those memories! Prayers for all...
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family!
My thoughts and prayers to all family members. I will always remember her at J.C.Penney in downtown Flora.
Sorry for your loss, always enjoyed seeing her.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a sweet mama and just all around kind soul.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May peace and comfort be with you all.
So sorry for your loss.
You are in our prayers. May God grant you peace in one of the hardest time of your life. Mildred was always so friendly and we enjoyed visiting with her. She raised a great family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. It has been a long time since I have seen her and most of the rest of the family. It is especially hard on this mothers day.
Mike, Ava, Trudy, Greg & Kim: My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this sad time. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.
So very sorry for te loss of a great lady Good has a wonderful lady with Him ..hugs to you all God bless..
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. I want you to know that you’re in my prayers. I am sure you have many memories to comfort you in the following day.
Our sincere sympathies to Mildred's family and friends. Many fond memories of Mildred :)
I am saddened to hear of Mildred's death. I know this is a great sorrow to all of you. I wanted to offer my sincere sympathy and will be thinking of you now and as you move forward in the days ahead.
I met Mildred when I went to work at JC Penney in Flora in the 70's. She was one of the sweetest people I ever had the pleasure to work with. She not only taught me how to do my job as cashier, she was an inspiration of how a Christian is to live their life. Although we only worked together a few years, I have never forgotten her. My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. She is now an angel in Heaven watching over her family.
So many fond memories of Mildred working at my Dad's store (Hobbs Grocery). She has a special place in our hearts and in heaven.
Please accept our sincere sympathy. Mildred was a very caring and kind person. She will be missed by all who knew her.
I miss her visits in our office with Trudy and our staff. Prayers of comfort to all of you.
Mike, Trudy, Greg, Kim, and family, what a sadness in my heart to hear about your mother's passing. Our deepest condolences. She was such a special lady, and there is no doubt she is in God's loving embrace.
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one Mildred. When the Lord calls our loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange and we pray this will help make your loss bearable.
Very sorry for your loss our thoughts will be with you.
Greg, Kim, Trudy, and Ava: I am sorry that I missed the visitation. My wife usually watches the obits but she hadn't looked for several days, and so I missed hearing about Mildred in time. No doubt you have all heard many stories from various people about their connection and experiences with your mother, but I would like to share with you how I best remember your mother and how much I appreciated your mother back when I was attending Bethlehem church at the end of high school. Right after church there was many a time that Greg would ask Hambone if I (and Murph and Tom Greenwood) could come eat Sunday dinner with your family after church, and Hambone would say it was okay with him if it was okay with your mother. Then Greg would go to your mother and ask her and she would say why sure, that was fine - there's plenty of food for everybody. I can remember sitting at your table and we guys would be cutting up, and your mother would just laugh at how silly we were. She truly enjoyed having her entire family and their friends gathered with her, and she and Hambone made us guys feel like we were part of your family, to the point that I called your dad Pops and your mother Mom. That is how I best remember your mother, and she will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her. May God bless you, Barry Bright
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