Kara Gene Hamilton

Kara Gene Hamilton, 52, of 429 Manor Dr., Ebensburg, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg.

Kara was born in Meadville, on June 15, 1962, a daughter of the late Otis and Hannah (Bellamy) Hamilton, Sr.

Over the years Kara had worked at UCIP, MHR, Vallonia Industries and Burger King. While living in Meadville she was a member of St. John Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church. She was a 1983 graduate of Meadville High School. Kara enjoyed life and its simple pleasures. Among them were dancing, eating and watching cooking shows. She loved people and never met a stranger. She will be remembered for her warm hugs and smiles.

Kara is survived by four sisters Nancy Hamilton of Johnstown, Ethel 'Ruth' Hamilton of Meadville, Susie Hamilton Miller of Johnstown, Linda Hobb of Atlanta, GA, three brothers Otis Hamilton, Jr., Timothy Hamilton, Paul Hamilton all of Meadville, two special nieces Patricia Hamilton of Meadville, Vanessa Jones of Cleveland, OH along with a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins in Florida and California.

In addition to her parents, Kara was preceded in death by three sisters Mary Jane Edwards, Verlee Williams, Olivia 'Libby' Hamilton and a brother Simon Williams, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 2, 2014, from 11-1 at St. John Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church, St., 792 N. Main St., Meadville, where a Homecoming Service will be held at 1:00 PM with Bishop Stanley Smith, Pastor, officiating.

Kara will be laid to rest in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Twp.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.

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