Shirley Hamilton, 68, a 10-year Hill resident, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002.

She was born May 27, 1934, in Plano, Texas.

Ms. Hamilton possessed a lively sense of humor, delighted in all of her friends, loved to cook and was known as the “Killer Fudge Lady.”

She was very active in the Idyllwild Church of Religious Science.

Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Idyllwild Church of Religious Science.

Ms. Hamilton is survived by a son, Daniel Jameson; a daughter, Brenda Jameson; two brothers, Robert and Butch; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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