Mary Mae Hamlin

November 28, 1940 - March 21, 2015

Mary Mae Hamlin of Annapolis, MO, Passed away March 21, 2015 in St. Louis, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 23 days. She was born Nov. 28, 1940 in Ironton, MO, a daughter of Emory Otto and Dorothy Viola Worley Funk. On Aug. 24, 1963 she was united in marriage to Howard Hamlin, who survives. To this union was born three children; Charity Mackley and husband Tracy of Farmington, Lori Wadlow and husband Tim of Park Hills, and Jonathan Hamlin and wife Abby of Annapolis. Also surviving are her mother Dorothy Funk, and her brother James Funk and wife Betty all of Annapolis, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Emory Funk. Mary was a 1958 graduate of Annapolis High School, and received her teaching degree from S.E. Missouri State University in 1975. She was a member of the Happy Zion General Baptist Church, serving as Sunday School Clerk, the Kitchen Committee, and many other areas in the Church. She taught Elementary School at South Iron Schools for many years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 11 Am from the Happy Zion General Baptist Church in Annapolis, under the direction of Cole Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Harrison, Rev. Steve Naff, and Rev. Keith Luke officiating. Visitation will begin Wed. from 3:30 to 8 PM at Cole Family Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mann Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Happy Zion Church or the Mann Cemetery Assn. On line condolence may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.