EDYTHE G. "GERRY" HAMILTON, 93, of Chester, IL, passed away at 11:10 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her home in Chester, IL. She was born to William J. and Naomi (nee: Bunnage) Kendrick on December 23, 1919 in Albion, IL. She was married to J. Clyde Hamilton on September 30, 1960 in Cairo, IL, who preceded her in death on October 10, 1980. Edythe was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Alva Courier Post #487, Chester and the VFW Auxiliary Post #3553, Chester. Survivors: 1 Brother: Robert J. Kendrick Anna, IL Nieces and Nephews: Karen (Damien) Bean Beverly Hills, CA Carole (Lenny) Bert Chester, IL Deb (Bill) Gerler Ava, IL Bill Bendorf Chester, IL Jim (Deana) Harlan Highland, IL Robby (Lynne) Kendrick Jonesboro, IL Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - J. Clyde Hamilton, 3 Sisters - Eleanor Brunhofer, Eldonna Harlan and Ruth Bendorf and 1 Brother - Richard D. Kendrick Graveside Service: 11:00 am. Saturday, October 26, 2013 Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Edwin Reuter Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: Bethany Village Women's Crisis Center 414 E. Davie St Anna, Illinois 62906