Marilyn "MeMe" Hamblin

Marilyn “MeMe” Hamblin, 76, wife of Coy Hamblin, passed away unexpectedly at UofL Health, Louisville. She was born to the late Edward Stanley and Georgia Mae Perry Stanley on December 9, 1946 in Wise, Virginia.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from Berea College, where she met Coy during an eventful snowball fight. She built a successful career as a healthcare recruiter at ARH which she retired from so long ago that no one can remember the exact year.

MeMe was an avid supporter of all things Tennessee Walking Horse and UK. Many football seasons her and Coy spent hours in Commonwealth Stadium’s parking lot celebrating with “The Monkey Club.”

Eighteen years ago, all priorities changed with the arrival of grandson Walker. In recent years, she could be found on Friday nights cheering on Walker and the Frederick Douglass Football Broncos. Everyone at “The Farm” knew MeMe and she was there no matter the weather. She was definitely his #1 Fan. Most of all, she is remembered for her tireless devotion to family & friends. And quite possibly an unhealthy obsession with buying shoes for Walker.

In addition to her loving husband of 54 years, MeMe is survived by her Disney fanatic daughter, Heather and Patriotic son in law Michael Johnson; three grandchildren, crafty Alicia (Justin) Harris, fashionable Brittany (Bryan) Tillman, and the aforementioned can do no wrong Walker Johnson; two great-grandchildren, car loving Easton and Spiderman wannabe Grant Harris; one identical twin sister, Carolyn (Dwayne) Brinegar; and one steadfast niece, Markley Brinegar.

A celebration of life visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28^th, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at Milward-Man O War. Fond memories of MeMe will be shared at 2:00 p.m. by Michael Johnson in the same venue on the 28^th.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to FDHS Football Boosters, P.O. Box 1545, Lexington, KY 40588.