Aimee Ruth Sterling, 75, of Hamilton, formerly of the Rayville area, died Friday, August 24, 2018 at Hillcrest Manor in Hamilton.

Aimee was born on April 9, 1943 in Rayville, the daughter of William Robert and Josephine (Martin) O'Dell.

Survivors include: three sons, Warren Lester Sterling and his partner Ryan of Los Angeles, CA, Daniel Lee Saunders and William Robert Saunders; two daughters: Delores (Dee) Steinbach and her husband Ernie, Jr. of Lawrence, KS and Ruth Saunders; two sisters Delana Marie O'Dell and Francis Joyce O'Dell both of Green Forest, AR; three grandchildren: Connor Steinbach, Jacob Steinbach and Patrick Steinbach.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: James David O'Dell, Landon William O'Dell, Roy Oscar O'Dell and Lloyd Michael Wheeler.

Aimee grew up in the Rayville area and lived in Kansas City, KS.  She was a housewife and homemaker.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She especially loved her family and country.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Aimee Sterling Memorial Fund.  They may be dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190 - 507 E Main St., Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial services to be held at a later date by the family.  Inurnment will be in Crowley Cemetery near Rayville.  Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your memories with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .