Nona L. Hamilton

November 4, 1927 - August 7, 2016

Nona L. Hamilton, age 88, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was born in Randolph County, IN on November 4, 1927 to William B and Charlotte (Thornburg) Clevenger. Nona graduated from Cowan High School in 1945 and completed one year of college at Ball State University. She married Dale Hamilton on May 7, 1950 and, in 1959, they moved to their farm, north of Hagerstown. Nona was a member of West River Friends Church for over 55 years, where she taught children's Sunday School, was a Vacation Bible School volunteer and served in many capacities throughout the years. She was a familiar face as a greeter at West River's pork chop suppers. Nona was active in Farm Bureau for many years, including the children's Pet and Hobby program. She was a member of Delaware County Extension Homemakers Club for over 60 years. Nona impacted the lives of countless young people as leader of the Dalton Diggers 4-H Club for 32 years. She and Elaine Young, her dear friend and fellow 4-H leader, spent countless hours participating in numerous 4-H activities and they were also instrumental in establishing the Funtasticks, a volunteer support group of the Nettle Creek Players. Nona is survived by, and will be truly missed by, daughters Jo Ellen (Dan) Ballenger of Hagerstown and Nancy (Rob) Bush of Hamilton, OH; grandchildren Natalie Bush and Chad (Stacie) Ballenger and great grandson, Cooper Ballenger; brothers/sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dale Hamilton, who died July 17, 2015, and a brother, Hollis "Hank" (Doris Chastain) Clevenger. Friends may call at Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown on Wednesday, August 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M.. Funeral services will be at West River Friends Church at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 11. Pastor Rick Schoeff will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Randolph County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West River Friends Church or to the Indiana 4-H Foundation, 615 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN