Nancy Hamilton of Tahlequah, Oklahoma (formerly of Heavener, Oklahoma) was born on May 19, 1937 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Theodore "Ted" and Bernice (Smith) Livesay and passed away surrounded by her family on September 21, 2023 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
She is survived by:
One daughter and son-in-law:
Melissa Todd and husband Mike of Tahlequah, Oklahoma
One son and daughter-in-law:
Dr. Lance Hamilton and wife Darla of Centerton, Arkansas
One brother and sister-in-law:
Tim Livesay and wife Carla of Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Eight grandchildren:
Kelly Henderson, Ryne Frank, Jacob Todd, Josh Todd, Jayme Todd, Jillian Todd, Nicole Skinner, and Jillian Ollie
13 great-grandchildren
Two nephews
Numerous other relatives and a host of many friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Bernice Livesay; her husband of 61 years, Jim Hamilton; one brother, Tedd Ray Livesay; her grandparents Richard and Maggie Livesay, John and Deanna Smith; and one granddaughter, Elaine Hamilton.
Nancy was raised in Heavener, Oklahoma and graduated from Heavener High School in 1955. Nancy and Jim married on June 1, 1957. She continued her education and graduated from Northeastern State University in 1987. Nancy was an exceptional wife, mother, and homemaker. She was known to always be involved with her kids extracurricular activities. Nancy actually started the first baseball PeeWee League in Heavener. She stayed involved with her church, the Heavener United Methodist Church. She was very involved with the youth choir and puppet ministry. Nancy was a supportive wife to Jim during his legislative years. Her home was kept immaculate and ready at any moment for a visit from her kids and grandchildren, who affectionately called her "MeMaw". She will be greatly missed with only fond, loving memories.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Shana Dry officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Her Grandsons
Viewing will be from Noon until 5:00 p.m., Monday and 9:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday at the funeral home.



Funeral Service
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
2:00 PM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937