Elma Bath Hamilton, 78, of Louisville, formally of Falmouth passed away June 1, 2012 at Regis Woods Care Center, Louisville.

Surviving are former husband,  Frank Hamilton, Crittenden; children, Laura Hamilton, Dayton, Ky., Russell Hamilton, Union, Ky. and Tobie Hamilton, Louisville; grandchildren, Bridget Prince, Justin Oliver, Brittany Hamilton and Blake Hamilton; and brother, Hallie Bath, Edgewood, Ky.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Woodhead Funeral home is serving the family.

Interment will take place at family cemetery, Pendleton County.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found my place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.