Shirley Irene Hamilton

Shirley Irene Hamilton, 86, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born June 22, 1932 in Harrisburg, Oregon, the only daughter of Vern and Audrey (Herbert) Smith.

Shirley met her husband, Merrel Hamilton, in Oregon, whom she married in 1950 and raised two children, Charlotte and Steve. In 1962 the family relocated to Arkansas, purchasing a forty acre farm in Farmington where she resided for the remainder of her life, farming cattle and poultry. Shirley loved horses, her home state of Oregon, gardening her flower beds, her pets, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was famous for her crocheted afghans and Christmas stockings, which she gifted as wedding presents and for the birth of a child. She was dear to the hearts of many and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband Merrel U. Hamilton.

Survivors include one son, Steve Hamilton of Artesia, New Mexico, one daughter, Charlotte Prince and husband Bob of Farmington; one granddaughter, Robin Prince of San Francisco; one grandson, Wade Prince of Prairie Grove.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Willard Walker Hospice.