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- Obituary from the Greensburg Tribune Review, October 28, 2011: Jeanne Frances Brown Hamrick, 74, passed away following a long illness Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in the Lexington Memorial Hospital, Lexington, NC. Born April 25, 1937, in Fairmont, WV, Jeanne was the daughter of Jeannette Nuzum Brown and Howard Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Fred Brown; and her stepfather, Finley O'Dell. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Dan Hamrick; and her four children, all of North Carolina, and four grandchildren. He daughter, Janet Hamrick Boyce and husband, Jack, and their son, James, live in Fuquay Varina, NC. Her sons, David and Steve, live in Lexington, NC. John, his wife, Era, and their daughter, Dasha, live in Charlotte, NC. Jeanne and her family lived in Greensburg for more than 35 years. She lived life to its fullest and was very active. She was an avid ice skater, participating in several ice skating shows. She loved jogging, flat water kayaking, skiing, golfing and bicycling. Her numerous cycling exploits included Century Rides, 100 miles in one day. She won several awards for her participation in the senior games. She and her family moved to Greensburg in January 1970 when Dan was transferred from Monongahela Power to Allegheny Service Company. While living in Greensburg she served as president of the local Garden Club, CHESAMAC. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Her most impressive project was the elegant white dress that she crocheted for her daughter Janet's wedding. In May 2004 the Hamricks moved to Lexington, NC. Jeanne was active at First Baptist Church of Lexington serving as Sunday school teacher and singing in the choir. Jeanne's funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Lexington, 205 West Third Ave., Lexington, NC 29292. A viewing will be held at 1 p.m. at the church. Jeanne's ashes will be placed in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Lexington, 205 W. 3rd Ave., Lexington, NC 27292.
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