Barbara Ann Hamilton

Barbara "Barb" Ann Hamilton, 87, of Kokomo, IN passed away February 4, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1936 in Kokomo, IN the daughter of Andrew and Thelma Richards (Hall). She graduated from Kokomo High School in the Class of 1954.

She worked at Hutto's Drugstore, where she met her future husband Tom when his dad told him, "Go down to Hutto's and meet that Richards girl. She'll make you a good wife." And she did. She and Tom were married in 1957 and raised six children together: Cynthia (Richard) Russell, Pam (Bob) Hendershot, Ella (Mike) Cunningham, Jeff (Brenda) Hamilton, Brian (Stacy) Hamilton, and Sally (Bobby) Duke.

They lived in Greentown for most of their lives, where Tom pastored a church and Barb enjoyed singing songs and hymns with her beautiful voice. Barb and her husband mentored and guided many young people in the community. She was loved by all and the Hamilton house was the favorite place to hang out after school. For that reason, many call her their "second mom" and friends were always welcomed by her to stay for dinner.

Barbara worked for Delco Electronics for 30 years, where she enjoyed many friendships and loved being a group leader. She was known for telling funny jokes and for ordering lunch for everyone each Wednesday.

Barb was an avid bowler, with many team and individual trophies and awards. She loved to play euchre and organized euchre clubs in Kokomo and Florida. She also enjoyed playing par-3 golf on a team with her sisters, as well as playing shuffle board, and table tennis. In her younger years she was an outstanding softball pitcher.

Barb is survived by her six children, five siblings, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Doretta Mae, granddaughter Sarah and great granddaughter Grace.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Friday, February 9, 2024 from 10 AM - 11 AM at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, February 9, 2024 at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center 3400 S. Webster Street Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery Kokomo, Indiana. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com. Memorial contributions can be made to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

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