Hilary Cole Hamm, 53, of South Pittsburg, TN died Thursday, January 23, 2020.

She was a South Pittsburg High School graduate and attended Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who spent much of her time loving and nurturing her granddaughters. She was also an avid animal lover who was often "adopted" by animals without effort of her own.

She was preceded in death by her father, B.J. "Big John" Cole, and brother, Randy Cole.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Hamm; mother, Carolyn Cole; son, Levi Smith; granddaughters, Carlie and Journey Smith; brothers, Barry Cole and Tim Cole; nieces, Miranda Bain and Elizabeth Cole; nephews, John Cole and Timmy Cole; and several dear friends.

A celebration of Hilary's life will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Central time at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

The family will gather with friends for visitation on Sunday from 1:00 until 3:30 p.m. Central time at the funeral home.

To honor Hilary's wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Animal Resource Connection – MARC, PO Box 153, Jasper, TN 37347 or online at www.marc4change.org.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (423-837-7176).