Carolyn Hamilton

Carolyn K. Hamilton, 81, of Marshall died on Friday December 25 2020 at Maplewood of Marshall following a short illness. Carolyn was born on September 11, 1939 in Marshall to Leonard and Margaret (Loomis) Baxter. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1958. On March 28, 1959 she married Ernest "Jim" Hamilton in Olivet. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2017. Carolyn was a home maker staying home to raise her family and help her husband on the farm. She was an original member of the Calhoun County 4-H Tumbleweed Riders, and she later would go on and become the leader for over 45 years. Carolyn also enjoyed showing horses for many years and in her later years she would raise and show English Spot Rabbits across the United States. She is survived by her children Lori (Mike) Murphy and Mark Hamilton; grandchildren, James (Erin) Hamilton and Eric (Kinsey) Hamilton; great-grandchildren Jake, Rylee, and one on the way January 2021; a brother Larry (Bonnie) Baxter; and three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband. A graveside service will take place at 1:30pm on Tuesday December 28, 2020 at Porter Cemetery with Mr. Jacob Washburn officiating. Memorial contributions are requested to Grace Hospice, 2725 Airview Blvd Suite 101, Portage, MI 49002. Memorial can be mailed to the Kempf Funeral Home PO Box 519 Marshall MI 49068 for delivery to the charity. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at https://www.kempffuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted by the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Service 723 US Hwy 27 N Marshall MI 49068