Rowena L. Hamilton age 100 passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was lovingly known by all as “mother.” Rowena was 100 years old with a clear mind and warm heart. Preceded in death by: Love of her life, her husband, Fate Hamilton; Grandson, Ronald Ogle II and Grand-daughter, Tammi Ogle; Brothers, Midas, Gaylord, and Glenn Lambdin; Sister, Lucille Lambdin Taylor. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Bobby & Gypsy Hamilton; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Barclay & Ron Ogle and Barbara & James McGhee; Grandchildren, Debbie & Jeremy Waldroop, Jackie Amburgey, and Julie & Rob Daugherty; 9 Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Foraker “Buck” Lambdin; Sister-in-law, Icie Myers; Grand-Daughter-in-law, Robin Ogle. Special Friend, Sylvia Ramsay. Family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 12:30 PM with Rev. Charles Bailey officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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