Antionette Albia (Benoit) Hamel passed peacefully at the age of 96, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Damar, Kansas on November 21, 1929, to Ulric and Deloris (Manny) Benoit and grew up on a farm outside of Damar, Kansas.
Antionette and Emery Hamel were married August 7, 1947, and to this union 6 children were born. In 1973 they moved off the farm to Hill City, Kansas, and had been married 62 years when Emery passed.
Antionette worked at the Graham County Hospital in the housekeeping department. After a few years she became the Supervisor where she worked until retiring after 26 years at the age of 72. So many friends and coworkers remained close to her. She was proud to have been the President of the Infectious Disease Control in Kansas and received many awards in her role there. She was so proud of her family, always said that she has a total of 64 grandkids, great grandkids and great-great grandkids but the number is probably higher and still growing.
She was preceded in Death by her mother Deloris Manny-Benoit and her father Ulric Benoit: 3 Brothers; Norbert Benoit, Edmond Benoit and Oswald Benoit. Also preceded are her infant son Randy Benoit and a daughter, Janita Vogel.
Survived by Julie Lockhart, Donna (Jim) Goff, Rick (Diane) Hamel and Jan (Pamala) Hamel and numerous grandchildren who will carry on the love of quilts grandma made to snuggle in. She will be missed by so many that loved her dearly.
The services will beheld Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, Kansas. Memorials for the St. Joseph Catholic Churchmay be sent, Stinemetz Funeral Home. 522 North Pomeroy Avenue, Hill City, Kansas.