Ethel M. Hamrick, 90 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in the Woodcrest Nursing Center located in Decatur. Ethel was born on Tuesday, January 31, 1922 in Carlsrew, Illinois, the daughter of the late George T. Adams and the late Calley (Gross) Adams. She married Charles E. Hamrick on September 1, 1951 and he survives. Ethel was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Decatur (was a former member of the Decatur Missionary Church). Ethel enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her hobbies were gardening and sewing. Ethel retired from Ferris Bowers Jewelry after 22 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Hamrick of Decatur, IN; son, David A. (Linda) Hamrick of Marion, OH; son, Dale E. (Marie) Hamrick of New Haven, IN; daughter, Judith A. (Mark) Masterson of Beaver Creek, OH; daughter, Joyce K. Giltrap of Knoxville, TN; sister, Ina Friedt of Decatur, IN; sister, Reva Davis of Fairborn, OH; eight grandchildren: Sarah (Byron) Dickey; Zachary (Amy) Hamrick; Dan (Stephanie) Hamrick; Aaron Hamrick; April (Steve) Carson; Justin (Meryl) Masterson; Mandy (Michael) Rogers; and Jon Masterson; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding Ethel in death were two sisters; Ida Brodbeck and Lorine Caskey; and four brothers; George Jr., William, Orlan, and Jesse Adams; and one son-in-law, William Giltrap. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 in the Cornerstone Community Church with Rev. Floyd Vieth and Rev. Ken Hogg officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Preferred memorials are to Cornerstone Community Church or Family LifeCare-Berne.
