Catherine “Cathy” J. Hamilton, 70, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away January 8, 2024 at IU Health Frankfort Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1953 in Frankfort to William E. and Roselyn E. (Merrill) Ramsey. She was previously married to Carl Lane and later married Larry J. Hamilton on October 3, 1997 in New Hope Church and he survives.
Cathy was a 1971 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School and was the Clinton County Auditor for ten years. She was a member of New Hope Church, where she played piano and was Treasurer. She was Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee on the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Board and a member and Treasurer of the Airport Authority Board. Cathy was a wonderful mother and enjoyed cooking and camping, but her greatest love was family and spending time with them – especially her grandchildren.
Surviving along with her husband: Larry are her Children: Mark (Stacy) Lane of Delphi, IN, Travis (Jessica) Lane of Katy, TX, Wesley (Sherryl) Lane of Ellisville, MO, and Mary Hamilton of Frankfort, IN; Siblings: Jim (Kathy) Ramsey of Rural Frankfort, IN, Jeff (Amber) Ramsey of Rural Frankfort, IN, Robert (Penny) Ramsey of Rural Frankfort, IN, and Julie (Greg) Smith of Rural Frankfort, IN; Grandchildren: Austin Penry, Ashlyn Penry, Mason Lane, Rylee Lane, Hayden Lane, Makenzie Lane, Wyatt Lane, Liam Lane, Finn Lane, and Sawyer Lane. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter: Addyson Penry.
Friends may visit 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort, IN 46041. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024 at New Hope Church, 5306 West County Rd. 600 South, Frankfort, IN 46041. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Frankfort. Memorial donations may be made in Cathy’s honor to the Health Well Foundation, 200440 Century Blvd. Suite 250, Germantown, MD 20874. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share memories and condolences with the family.