Lois Nadine Hamilton

Lois “Nadine” Hamilton, born September 3, 1941, in Du Quoin, Illinois, was the daughter of Roy James Hamilton and Lois Nadine (Arterberry) Hamilton.

Nadine attended flight attendant school and later built a long career serving her community. During the late 1970s and 1980s, she worked at Marion Ford Tractor, where she handled parts and inventory. She later worked as the office manager at McGowan Surgery Clinic, where she remained until her retirement.

Nadine enjoyed the simple things that made life special. She loved shopping, especially a good thrift-shopping trip to Goodwill, and enjoyed creating artwork in her adult coloring books. She had a special place in her heart for animals and treasured time spent with her family.

Among her most beloved companions was her little Yorkie, Mindy, who was by her side for 17 years. She also dearly loved her daughter’s Yorkie, Molly.

Nadine was a past member of First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.

She is survived by her daughter Tracy (Bob) Dawes; her grandchildren, Adam (Amanda) Dawes, Justin (Grayson) Dawes, and Erin (Jeremy) Plemon; her great-grandchildren, Hayden Dawes, Levi Dawes, Brentley Dawes, Adler Dawes, Brooks Dawes, Eliza Plemon, Reese Plemon, and Ellis Plemon; her sister-in-law, Judy Hamilton; along with other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy James and Lois Nadine Hamilton; her brothers, Edward Hamilton and Jim Hamilton; and an infant sister, Doris Hamilton.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Blue Funeral Home under the direction of Binkley-Ross.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Blue Funeral Home, 1704 N. Court Street, Marion, Illinois. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Williamson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Du Quoin, Illinois.

Please visit binkley-ross.com to leave condolences online for the family.