Ada Marie (Eaton) Hamilton

Ada Marie Hamilton was born on October 12, 1951 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Ellis and Jo Martha (Hair) Eaton-Vance. She grew up in Tahlequah, graduating from Sequoyah High School and later attended Connors State College in Warner. Her field of study was early childhood development and education. She worked for Go Ye Village Retirement Inc. for 37 years and built many long lasting friendships with co-workers and residents.

She loved and adored her family especially her grandsons. She was a devoted “Nanny” and loved taking them out to eat and enjoyed going to the movies. They held a special place in her heart. She enjoyed spending time with her best friends Penny, Annette and Margaret having girl’s night; they always made her smile, having dinner dates with her close friends Tanya and Brad, listening to music like Marvin Gaye and the Beatles, and hanging out with friends at the casino. She loved curling up to watch a good crime drama and hallmark Movies. There was nothing she liked more than having family dinners, getting all together, and having them share about life, and their day. She had a smile that made you feel like you had known her all your life. Marie passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, November 17th with her family by her side. She will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jay “Champ” Ellis Eaton and Bob McHenry, son Michael Hamilton, grandson Witten Stopp, and her brother-in-law, Don Guy.

She is survived by her daughter Andrea Hamilton-Rhodes and companion Jake Stopp of Tahlequah, grandchildren Christian, Colin and Cale and specially loved niece and nephew Nona and Allen McHenry. Brother Jay Edward Vance of Tahlequah and six sisters Peggy (Eaton) Guy of Woodall, Eva Anderson of Tahlequah, Cleta and husband Ron Kinsey of Norman, Kristie (Vance) and husband Richard Osburn of Onamia, MN, Carrie (Vance) and husband Tim Grayson of Tahlequah, Allura Vance and companion Lacey Crawford of Tahlequah and nieces Leslie and Rachel Kinsey of Norman, Raelie and Lauren Grayson of Tahlequah, nephew Skylar Terrapin of Tahlequah, as well as, a very special friend Mackenzie Osburn (niece) of Onamia, MN, and many great nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Ada “Marie” Eaton-Hamilton will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Reed Culver Chapel with Pastor DJ McCarter officiating. Marie will be laid to rest at Swimmer Cemetery near Hulbert, OK.

Pallbearers for Marie include Christian Self, Jake Stopp, Tim Grayson, Richard Osburn, Skylar Terrapin and Archie Terrapin. Honorary pallbearers include Colin Rhodes, Cale Rhodes, Lacey Crawford, Trevor Livingston and Jaden Carroll.

There will be a viewing for friends and family on Sunday, November 27th, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.reedculver.com for the Marie Hamilton family.