Frances Kay Hamilton 66, of Hickory died Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. Born September 8th, 1949, she was the daughter of Richard Light and the late Beulah Lasley. In addition to her husband James of 51 years; two sons James Hamilton Jr. and wife Kim of Lebanon, Va, Richard A Hamilton and wife Rhonda of Hickory; four sister Anna Castillo, Pam Sword, Joy Holbrook, Karen Nelson; five brothers, Kenneth Light, Johnny Light, Roy Light, David Light and James Light; 4 grandchildren Tabatha, Samantha,Devin, Alex; and five great grandchildren Hunter, Cheyenne, Tanner, Jadian, and Jorden survive her. Her mother Beulah Lasley precedes her in death. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hamilton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.