Kathryn Alice Hamlin Tade

Kathryn Alice Hamlin Tade, 94, of Buffalo, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her home. She was born August 8, 1928, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Vern and Mable (Epperson) Hampton. Her family later moved to Mt. Vernon where she met and married Billy J. Hamlin on June 22, 1945 and he preceded her in death February 19, 1986. She later married Kenneth Tade on August 9, 1988 and he preceded her in death August 7, 2003.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Hampton and sister-in-law, Florence Hampton.

Survivors include two sons: Roger E. (Mary Lou) Hamlin of Gillespie and Larry (Melinda) Hamlin of Mechanicsburg; two stepdaughters, Kimberly (Dr. Kenneth) McVey of Poplar Bluff, MO and Karen Sanderson of Poplar Bluff, MO; five grandchildren: Christopher Hamlin and Tara (David) Bergfeld, both of Nashville, TN, Ryan (Kelsie) McVey, and Paislie and Kayla Sanderson, all of Poplar Bluff, MO; two great-grandchildren: Ari and Cooper Bergfeld of Nashville, TN; step-granddaughter, Stacey (Matt) Hull and step-great-granddaughter, Rosalie Hull, both of Springfield.

Kathryn worked for Ameritech, retiring in 1983 after 23 years of service.

Visitation: 10 – 11 am, Monday, November 28, 2022 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.

Funeral Service: 11 am, Monday, November 28, 2022 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Rev. Dr. Eric A. Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or to Destiny Church – 1425 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62702.

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