Dorothy Mae Grimes Hamilton

Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Grimes Hamilton of Lake Jackson, formerly of Huntington, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Huntington with Brother Thomas Riley and Brother Cary Modisett officiating. Interment will follow in Jonesville Cemetery.

Dorothy Mae Grimes Hamilton was called home at the age of 89 Friday, February 16, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born May 5, 1934 in Colmesneil, Texas to James W. and Mattie Bell (Cryer) Grimes. The second of nine children, she helped care for her younger siblings often and had a strong bond with each one.

She married Henry Wayne Hamilton January 20, 1951. She earned a certificate in secretarial training from Elliot Business College in Beaumont in 1951 at the age of 17. After Wayne served in the Army, they moved to Clute, Texas where they had their 3 sons. Dorothy had several jobs including a service writer at Clyde V Lee Motors in Freeport, cook at Brazosport ISD and owner of the Purple Pride Bar and Grill. After Wayne's retirement in 1986, they moved back to Huntington, Texas where they became widely known for their gardening skills. It was at this time they joined the Church of Christ in Huntington and became faithful members. Dorothy and Wayne were married 59 years and 11 months before his passing in 2010.

Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, camping, quick trips to the casino, and spending time with her family. When asked, Dorothy would say God and family are the most important things in life. During the last several years, Dorothy became an Astros fan and watched them faithfully.

Survivors include her sons, Mitchell Hamilton and wife Ellen, and Mark Hamilton and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Jeremy Hamilton and wife Ashlee, Michelle Patrick and husband Derrick, Matthew Hamilton and wife Stacey, and Corben Browning; great-grandchildren, Cynthia Halfmann and husband Cody, Devon Patrick, April Cruz, Jada Taylor-Harris, Bailee McCoy, Addison Patrick and Hunter Hamilton; great-great-grandchildren, Caidee, Cheyenne and Lane Halfmann; siblings, Rose Ellis and husband Jerry, and Johnny Grimes; sisters-in-law, Wanda Grimes, Patty Grimes and Onetta Roebuck and husband Vernice; and daughter-in-law, Dusty Ling. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and cousins that she adored.

Awaiting her in heaven are her parents; husband, Wayne Hamilton; son, Michael Hamilton; brothers, Marcus Grimes and Tommy Ray Grimes; sisters, Viola Noe, Agnes Irene Grimes, Naomi Dykes, and Mary Bell Sanchez; and daughter-in-law, Christy Hamilton.

Pallbearers are Jeremy Hamilton, Matthew Hamilton, Tony Grimes, Steve Massey, Jimmy Grimes, Jr., and Andrew Day.

Honorary pallbearers are Chad Bittick, Mike Guajardo and James Gist.

Special thank you to Monica and the staff at Revered Texan for their love and support as well as Lori with Divinity Hospice for their compassionate care.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home in Huntington.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Huntington, directors.