Delores Ann Hamm, 84, of Bellefontaine passed away on September 30, 2024, at her residence.
She was born November 24, 1939 in Woodstock, OH to John Darrel Groves and Ora Fay (Higgins) Groves. She was preceded in death by husband Frank Hamm, brother David Groves, in-laws Marine “Pete” (Kay) Hamm, Dennis (Ruth) Lattimer, Betty (Ron) Heath, sisters-in-law Jeannie Groves, Janie Barnhart, nieces Lori Michelle Cron and Rachelle Groves, and step grandsons Jeffery M. Clark and Kevin Clark.
Delores is survived by her loving children John M. (Lynn) Hamm, Linda (Dodd) Latimer, Vicki (Verrill) Gardiner, Joyce (Scott) Cox, and Jo Ann (Jeff) Clark. Grandchildren Zach (Lisa) Hamm, Lacie (Mike) Batovsky, Ashley (Eric) Melchor, Kyle (Coleen) Cox, Cody Cox, Camryn (Clayton) Sopher, Step Grandchildren Steve (Vanessa) Gardiner, Stephanie (Ben) Houk. Great Grandchildren Zachary and Evelyn Hamm, Madison, Macie, and Laynie Batovsky, Hayden Reed, Sophie and Zoey Melchor, step great grandchild Charlotte Houk and Perry Gardiner. Also, siblings Jim Barnhart, Walter and Bill (Lavelle) Groves, Maggie (Gary) Cron and in-laws, Karen “Susie” (Richard) Duncan, Mary Jane (Robert) Smith, Paul “Peanut” Hamm and many nieces and nephews.
Delores was co-owner and secretary for “Frank’s Service Center” for 50 years. A graduate of Zanesfield High School class of 1957. Frank and Delores were married on November 26, 1960. Their time was spent raising their family, attending church, bowling, traveling, and playing cards. Delores was a believer in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. With reaffirmed faith, we believe that she is in Heaven, in the loving arms or our precious Lord.
Delores will be remembered for her patriotism, volunteer work, service in the community, and all the people she so willingly helped. Our mother was the most loving, caring, compassionate, selfless person. She had the best sense on humor, as well. Her greatest joy was her family.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to get to know her.
Visitation will be on Friday October 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pastor Nate Wilcoxon of the West Liberty First Church of God will officiate the funeral service at 1 p.m. The visitation and the funeral will be held at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home and Crematory, 5591 US Hwy 68 S., West Liberty, OH 43357.
A special thank you to the Interim Hospice Care Nurses and The Campbell Place staff, nurses, and aids for taking great care of Delores and for supporting the family.
