Julia Hamilton

Julia Hamilton, 85, of Mansfield, died early Friday morning, August 15, 2008 at Mifflin Care Center. Born April 16, 1923 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of Thurston and Mary Fannin Erwin. She was an area homemaker her entire life and member of McElroy Road Church of Christ. Julia enjoyed cooking, quilting and completing puzzles.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Regie Lloyd of Ashland; daughter-in-law, Linette Jackson of Mansfield; five grandchildren, Stacy Massie of Jeromesville, Leslie Clay Braden of Perrysville, Tom Lloyd of Ashland, Brian Krystal Hamilton and Tammy Dave Funk, all of Mansfield; four great-grandchildren, Charity and Emily Massie, Rudy Braden and Harrison Hamilton; a half-brother, Ollie Patrick of IN; two sisters, Violet Parish of Loudonville and Pansy Greer of AZ; and many nieces and nephews she dearly loved. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harlan Hamilton; son, J. Phillip Hamilton; parents; and stepfather, Otiest Patrick.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. in McElroy Road Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Vermillion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to McElroy Road Church of Christ, 297 N. McElroy Road, Mansfield, OH 44905.