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Gay Marie Jean, 87, of Solsberry, formerly of Worthington and Spencer, passed away at 5:10 P. M., Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Solsberry. She was born, Nov. 13, 1919, in Worthington, to Garrett & Bessie (Fiscus) Hamilton. Gay Marie was a homemaker, she and her husband operated a dairy farm, she retired twice, first at age 62, from Worthington State Bank, second at age 80, from Owen County State Bank. She was a member of Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by two children, daughter, Patricia (Wayne) Furr Shuffitt, Solsberry; son, Steve (Bonnie F.) Jean, Worthington; 7 grandchildren, Ed (Shelly) Furr, Paul (Kay) Furr, Rachel (Brian) Abrell, Joe Jean, Dawn (Jeff) Kail, Paula (Brent) Dyer and Brian (April) Jean;, 3 step-grandchildren Flora Hepburn, Lisa (John) Neal and Robin Shuffitt; 14 great grandchildren, 7 step great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and 2 step great-great grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Bays, Linton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Merle Jean, Jr., Nov. 23, 1982, two brothers, John and Joe Hamilton, one sister, Pauline Steward. Funeral service will be at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington, 11:00 A. M. Saturday, July 7, 2007. Friends may call at Welch & Cornett 4:00 to 8:00 P. M. Friday, and 9:00 A. M. Saturday, until time of service. Burial will be in Worthington Cemetery.