Beloved wife of the late Paul "Dutch" Friend, loving mother of Doris E. Ackels, proud grandmother of Steve (Mickey) Ackels, Dave (Cathy) Ackels, Deanna (Keith) Roberts, and Anita (Rick) Acklin, and 10 great grandchildren, dear aunt of Florence (Len) Schneider, Donald (Marge) Woodward, Tom (Donna) Pheiffer, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Also preceded in death by her parents, Thomas C. and Mary (nee Jacobs) Hamilton. Member of FOE Auxiliary #2222, Blanchester Senior Citizens, and also Blanchester Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Holy Name Chapel, 73 N. Mulberry St., Wilmington, OH 45177 or to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, OH 45177.