Mary FrancesHamilton

 Frances Hamilton, age 89, passed away on February 17, 2010 in Greenville, TX.

 She was born on November 16, 1920 near Caddo Mills, TX to Boyd and Dera Duvall Weatherley. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1938 and from East Texas State University in 1942.

 On March 31, 1945, Frances married James Hamilton in Caddo Mills. They were blessed with two children, Carolyn and Jimmy Paul.

  Because of her love for children and their future, Mrs. Hamilton’s greatest ambition was to be a teacher. She retired from Caddo Mills ISD in 1985 after teaching fourth grade for many years both in Hunt County and in Friona, Texas.

 Mrs. Hamilton is survived by her husband, Jim, daughter Carolyn Reeves and husband Davie, son, Jimmy P. Hamilton and wife Marcia, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister.

Visitation is set for Friday, February 19, 2010 from 5-7 pm at Coker Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville. The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church at 2 pm with Reverend Bill Shaddox leading the celebration of Frances’ life. Burial will be at Memoryland in Greenville.

Pallbearers will be Jason Graves, Clay Hamilton, Toby Reeves, Shawn Santana, Chris Neece and James Weatherly.

Jim and Frances Hamilton were long-time members of Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church, 1315 Rees Street, Greenville, TX  75401. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions are made to Salem-Kinser UMC General Fund.