Jean A. Hamilton, 92, co-owner of car dealership
March 14, 2022
Jean A. Hamilton, 92, of Huntington, W.Va, and Chesapeake, Ohio, died March 14. She was 92.
She was born Sept. 12, 1929, in Butler Pa., the daughter of Robert J. Atkinson and Alberta Kepler Atkinson. She graduated from Bethany College and earned a master’s degree in psychology from Marshall University.
She was married to the late James L. Hamilton. They owned Hamilton Chevrolet.
Mrs. Hamilton was active in her community. She served as past president of the Junior League of Huntington, past president of the Junior League Garden Club, board member of the Huntington Symphony and the United Way as well as a member of the Ivy Dance Club.
The Hamiltons loved to travel and especially liked sailing in the Caribbean and on the Ohio River. They were avid Marshall fans, and their tailgate parties were widely enjoyed. Mrs. Hamilton also entertained with Kentucky Derby parties and Christmas dinners. She and her “Wine Ladies” were well known around the town.
Jean was devoted to her church, Trinity Episcopal, and served on the altar board.
She is survived by her daughter Sarah Marshall Zimmerman (Steve) of Pawleys Island; her sons, Bobby Marshall (Sandy) of Huntington and Eddie Marshall (Renee) of Proctorville, Ohio: six grandchildren, Katie Mills (William), Allie Marshall, Emma Marshall, Ginny Marshall, Kristin Marshall and Will Marshall; two great-grandchildren, Marshall Mills and Vivian Mills; and her niece, Carol Kirkland (Don) of Philadelphia.
In addition to her husband, her sister, Helen, died before her.
Services were held March 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church by the Rev. James H. Morgan. Memorials may be made to the church, 520 Eleventh St., Huntington, WV 25701.
Condolences may be sent at klingelcarpenter.com.
