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Audrey Louise Hamlin
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 22, 2024
Audrey Louise Hamlin, 77, was born on November 23, 1946, the daughter of the late Richard Henry Sr, and the late Dorothy Baker. She was the eldest daughter among a large family of 9 children. She departed this life on November 15, 2024. Audrey grew up in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Audrey was a high honor graduate of McKeesport High School in 1964 and married Kenneth Hamlin, whom she’d met at a dance at the Palisades in McKeesport a year prior, later that same year. Their marriage spanned nearly 60 years. They welcomed their first child in 1965. Audrey worked at Fisher Scientific for a few years and was a dedicated homemaker for 27 years. Later, she decided to return to school to pursue nursing. She enrolled at the Community College of Allegheny County and upon graduation began her nursing career at Wightman Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Squirrel Hill. Later she worked at HCR Manor Care in Baldwin until her retirement in 2012. Being a nurse was right in line with Audrey’s selfless, loving, and caring nature. Although she enjoyed being a nurse, nothing gave her more pleasure than being around her family.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed showering them with love, affection, and almost anything they asked for. As it is said, if you raise your kids, you can spoil your grandkids. Audrey was the embodiment of that statement.
Audrey was an amazing cook and was the family go-to for scrumptious vittles at any gathering. When she cooked you could taste the love she had for her family and loved ones. She was an avid reader with a contagious joy for the written word, and she enjoyed sharing stories about family history.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hamlin Sr; brothers William (Dayle), Darryl (Kathy), Kevin (Mary), and sister Linda.
Audrey leaves to cherish her memory, children, Jeffrey D. (Dawn)Hamlin, Nicole D. (Christopher) Jack; Grandchildren, Chantel Crawley, Kenneth D. Hamlin III, Kenyatta N. Hamlin, Ismail A. Hamlin, Yasmin F. Hamlin, and Christopher B. Jack Jr.; Great-grandchildren, Taylon, Tristan, Kaydence, Kade, Harlem, Eminence, Inayah, and Blaze; Sister, Sharryl (Richard) Kokoska, and Brothers, Richard Henry Jr., Michael (Darlene) Henry, and Keith Henry; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.
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Originally published November 22, 2024.
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