MaryEllen Hamilton, 92, died at 10:35pm July 9, 2014, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born January 31, 1922, in Columbus, OH to the late James and Margaret (Souders) Speaks. On October 12, 1940, she married William J. Hamilton, who preceded her in death September 29, 1998. MaryEllen is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Esther (Dave) Hawk; Phyllis (Delbert) Ashworth, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Brenda (Todd) Snyder; Mark (Sally) Ashworth; Lonnie (Jamie) Hawk; Scott (Rachel) Ashworth; Christina (Jason) Arms; great-grandchildren: Justin Allen Ashworth; Justin Ray Ashworth; Caitlyn Snyder; Christian Snyder; Trent Ashworth; Corissa Ashworth; Alecia Arms; Alexis Arms; Austin Arms; Courtney Ashworth; Aubrey Arms; a great-great-grandchild Lyrics Kellough; a sister-in-law Kathryn Speaks; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and special loved ones Bridget Cockrell and family; Marilyn Bartley; and Mandy Lump. She was predeceased by daughters Patricia and Nancy Hamilton; brothers Joseph and Norman Speaks; and 2 great-grandsons Dallas and Delbert Ashworth. MaryEllen was a member of New Hope Church of God and member of Concerned Citizens for Handicapped since 1978. She was a loving mother and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for those she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed attending the Paint Valley Jamboree on Saturday nights. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Monday, July 14, at the Haller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Brady officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call Sunday from 5-7pm at Haller's.
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