Carol Sue Hamby’s spirit entered the gates of heaven on December 7, 2024 at the age of 73.
She fought a tough battle with bone cancer but ultimately the side effects were too much for her body to handle.
She married her high school sweetheart James Douglas Hamby and they recently celebrated 48 years of marriage. They have two amazing boys, Landon James Hamby of Tucson, Arizona and Dustin Anthony Hamby of Elizabeth, Colorado.
Carol graduated from Hays High School in 1970 and then attended Fort Hays State University for two years. After she married and moved to Colorado, she received her Real Estate License in 1984 and sold homes for 16 years. Her husband, Doug designed and constructed custom homes and she became his assistant and helped with the interior design.
Carol was a member of Pine Crest Community Church in Elizabeth, Colorado. Her faith and love for the Lord guided her faith and she was a true servant of His word.
Some of Carol’s and Doug’s happiest times were spent in Los Cabos, Mexico where they had a time share. It gave them time to renew their spirit away from the stresses of the construction business.
Being a grandmother to her four grandchildren brought her such immense joy. She was blessed to be able to help care for her two youngest grandchildren since they were babies.
Nature held a special place in Carol’s heart. She found solace in tending to her flowers and plants.
Carol leaves a legacy of love and wonderful memories to those who are still living. She is survived by her husband James Douglas Hamby of Elizabeth, CO, two sons Landon James Hamby (Kayla) of Tucson, AZ, and Dustin Anthony Hamby of Elizabeth, CO, and her grandchildren Bailey, Tyler, Laney and Jameson. She was blessed to have a stepmother, Diana Fisher of Hays, KS with her two sons Terry Rumback (Pam) of Wichita, KS and Mark Rumback of Saint Louis, MO, her sisters Jolene Billinger (Greg) of Bakersfield, CA, Eilene Rensing (Dave) of Lake Winnebago, MO, her brothers Terry Fisher (Sharon) of Littleton, CO and Erin (Diane) Fisher of Brighton, CO, and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Ralph Fisher, mother Valerie Sander, and brothers, Thomas and Wayne Fisher.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Russell Kirkpatrick officiating. Inurnment will follow in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences and memories of Carol may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com