Hattie Ellen Hamilton

Hattie Hamilton

Hattie Hamilton, 90, of Princeton, MO, passed away at Pearls II in Princeton on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She had been a resident there for less than a year.

Hattie Ellen Hamilton was born in Oklahoma on December 14, 1924, the daughter of Frank Andrew and Nellie Elizabeth (Ward) Shippy. She was the second oldest in a family of five children. She lost her newborn brother and mother when she was 11 years old. Her Dad had to send all but the youngest children to relatives as he was unable to care for all of them. Hattie had a rough life and survived many hardships. She was a very loving person to many. She loved to correspond by mail with many, giving small gifts when she could.

Hattie found the love of her life, Edwin Hymes, in later years. Her beloved Edwin passed away on July 9, 2008, leaving her broken hearted. She never quit speaking of him. They went to country music venues. Hattie played both the washboard and spoons. She had copied the words to many songs, filling two large binders.

Hattie had a good sense of humor. She was also a great cook, knowing how to be thrifty. She would save the bones from pork chops and chicken to boil getting broth for the next meal. She was fond of Frog Eye Salad. She liked to share her knowledge with others. Hattie liked to travel when she had the chance. She and her dear friend Peggy Fair went to Las Vegas and Branson. She thought highly of Peggy and treated her as family, telling her how to do things that Peggy probably already knew. Hattie attended First Baptist Church in Princeton when she was able.

Hattie is survived by her youngest brother, Herbert “Herbie” E. Shippy and his wife Mary of Wichita, KS. Hattie was heard to say she shouldn’t worry about him, but she did.

Hattie is preceded in death by her father and mother and her brothers, Herman E. Shippy, Howard E. Shippy, and Harold E. Shippy.

Funeral services for Hattie will be held at Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home, in Unionville, MO, at 10:00 am on Friday, February 6, 2015. Burial will take place at the Unionville Cemetery in Unionville, MO.