Sharon Gay (Mullins) Hamilton, age 79, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2026, in Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a battle with cancer.

She was born October 21, 1946, in Clintwood, VA, and graduated from Coeburn High School in 1963. She married the love of her life, Bobby Hamilton, on July 3, 1964. They were happily married until his death on June 16, 2005. Sharon was employed by Margaretta Schools in the 1980’s as a bus driver and custodian and later at Polar Pals, a before school care program.

She is survived by two daughters Dhana Hamilton and Krista Hamilton Hall; two grandchildren Jacob Hall and Madison (Ritchie Rembowski) Hall; sisters Jean Hill and Jane Salyers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Bobby; parents Leslie and Martha Mullins; sister Anna Lee Salyers; in-laws Monroe and Marie Hamilton; sister in-law Joyce Hamilton and nephew Timothy Hamilton.

Friends may call from 6-8 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, and from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the funeral home. Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate, and burial will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Memorials may be made to Margaretta Township Fire Dept. 113 South Ave., Castalia, OH 44824. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com

The family would like to thank the Dr. Offices of Dr. Robert Vaschak, Betsy and staff, The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Dr. Vivek Abhyankar, Holly Martinez, the wonderful girls in the chemo rooms, the nurses, pharmacy and the front desk, Heartland Hospice staff and nurses, and the Providence Care staff on Rosewood Hall. Thank you all so much for your love and kindness to mom and our family on this journey. Lastly, we would like to thank her friends Bill and Earletta Fryer, Betty Robinette, Bev Falter, Carol Wagner, and Dave and Kelley Sumner for being such great friends and always being there for her and us.