Mitzi Jean Hamlett, 78, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 10:19 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Jean was born January 25, 1930 in Williamson County the daughter of Rosco & Fern (McInturff) Cox. She married Robert Wayne Hamlett on January 14, 1950 and together they shared over 47 years of marriage until his death on December 30, 1997.
Jean was a member of Second Baptist Church, formerly teaching Sunday School. She retired from Marion Memorial Hospital working as an LPN in the ICU.
She is survived by her Two Daughters;
Karen Williams of Marion
Sharon Rumsey and husband Robert of Zeigler
Three Grandchildren;
Christopher Bundren and wife Brytney of Herrin
Zachary Rumsey of Zeigler
Amanda Williams of Marion
Great Grandchild Torryn Bundren of Herrin
Brother Charles Edward Cox of Pittsburg
Three Nieces;
Debbie & Dennis Fritz
Valerie & Mark Schafka
Cheryl & Michael Nardozzi
Preceded by her Parents and Husband, Robert
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.