Kathleen Hamilton

Kathleen Diane Hamilton, age 79 of Lexington, Indiana entered this life on March 6, 1947 in Flat Rock, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Garnett and Betty Devone McQueen Hamilton. She resided the past 55 years in Jefferson County and was a graduate of Southwestern High School. She received her Bachelor of Science from Ball State University and her Masters from Indiana University Southeast. She was of the Methodist faith and had held membership in the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion Auxiliary. She had worked as a phlebotomist at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana and as an art teacher for Jac-Cen-Del School System in Osgood, Indiana. Kathleen enjoyed gardening, painting, and caring for her cat.

She is survived by her son, Tom Palmer and his wife, Lori of Lexington, Indiana; her grandchildren, Allison and Madelyn Palmer; her sister, Karen Hamilton of Shelbyville, Indiana; her brothers, Raymond Hamilton and his wife, Carrie of Flat Rock, Indiana; and Ronald Hamilton and his wife, Pam of Flat Rock, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garnett and Betty Hamilton.

Kathleen chose cremation with no service to be held.

Memorial expressions may take the form of contributions to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com