Violet "Mae" Hamilton

Violet “Mae” Hamilton, 105, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born April 1, 1919, in Marietta, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (McCullough) Hamilton.

Mae is survived her sister-in-law, Anitta Hamilton of Punta Gorda, Florida; nieces, Joyce Obradovic’ and husband, Paul, and Shelly Hamilton; and nephews, Philip Hamilton, Steve Hamilton and Daniel Hamilton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mildred Hamilton; brothers, Max Hamilton, Melvin Hamilton and Paul Hamilton; and niece, Susan Elaine Hamilton.

In 1937, Mae graduated from Shelbyville High School.

She was a member of Bible Holiness Church.

Mae and her sister, Mildred were gospel singers and spent over 50 years traveling throughout the United States and Canada, singing gospel music.

After retirement, Mae worked for G.C. Murphy Company.   She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Council on  Aging, Prosecutor Office and the Salvation Army.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Bible Holiness Church, 2911 E. Michigan Road in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 11 am, Tuesday, at the church, with Rev. Joe Smith officiating.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Online condolences may be shared with Mae’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.