Gladys E. Hamilton, 94, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital under hospice care.

She was born on June 24, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell and Esther Weyrick.

Gladys married the love of her life, William J. Hamilton, on March 16, 1947 in Stow, Ohio.  They were married for 65 years.  He preceded her in death on September 26, 2012.

She was a member of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church, where she played the piano for 40 years.  Gladys accompanied student soloist and played piano for many plays for Bad Axe High School and for the Port Austin Community Players.  She enjoyed knitting, especially slippers and mittens.  Gladys was an avid Michigan State fan, always cheering on their football and basketball teams.

Gladys is survived by her children: Charles (Denise) Hamilton of Elmira, New York; Rev. John (Linda) Hamilton of Gladwin; Michael (Genie) Hamilton of Battle Creek; James (Jane) Hamilton of Troy and Carol (Robin) Zurek of Bad Axe; her grandchildren: Kristopher (Jordan) Hamilton of McComb, Ohio, Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy (Amy) Hamilton of Lancaster, California, Courtney (Christopher) Burling of McKinleyville, California, Dr. Andrew (Lizabeth) Hamilton of Clinton Township, Jennifer Hamilton (husband, Matt Bartlebaugh) of Columbus, Ohio and Diane Hamilton (husband, Paul Kreider) of Prescott, Arizona; and great grandchildren: Abigail, Katelyn, Lillian, Sloane, Paige and Elizabeth.  She is also survived by her brother: Thomas (Joanne) Weyrick of Eagan, Minnesota; sister, Betty Anderson of Waco, Texas; sister-in-law, Yvonnie Weyrick of New Hampshire and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her brothers, Robert and Richard Weyrick and brother-in-law, Robert Anderson.

A private graveside service will be held.   A celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefunralhome.com