Jennifer Nichole Hamilton, 33, passed away on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on September 26, 1984 in Belleville, the daughter of Sterling and Tiffany Hamilton.
She was married on November 29, 2008 in Fairview Heights to Michael Wilkens. Jennifer spent her whole life battling cystic fibrosis and was the strongest person you had ever met. She enjoyed shopping, her dog Olie, and most of all babysitting her niece, Reilly. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather Sterling Hamilton SR. and great grandfather James Moore.
Surviving to cherish memories are her husband, Michael Wilkens, her parents: Sterling and Tiffany Hamilton, her sister, Alyssa Hamilton (Fiancé Jordan Johnson), grandparents: Carla and Ron Hamilton, Paula Hamilton, and Irene and Bob Matt, great-grandmother, Gladys Moore; aunts and uncles Lisa (Nick) Stevenson, Marlo Tucker, and Christina (Jeff) Kohlmeier, niece Reilly Johnson, and a number of dear cousins, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a charitable contribution on Jennifer’s behalf may support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Additional condolences and memories may be shared online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com
Visitation: Family and friends may visit from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, September 17, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home, located at 5000 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
Funeral Service: Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm, immediately following Visitation at Lake View Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded and will follow services.
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