Betty Hamilton

Betty Douglas Hamilton, 79, of Petersburg passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. A native of Newport News, she was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Joseth Douglas and Nellie Ellen Jones Douglas; her brother, Russell E. Douglas; her husband, Lloyd Grover Hamilton, Jr. and her son, Raymond Moore Hamilton. Betty was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church who sang in the choir and attended the Lydia Sunday School class. She retired from Sears after 30 years of employment and was currently working at Southside Regional Medical Center as well as tourism with the City of Petersburg. Betty is survived by her children, Howard D. Hamilton and wife, Pam, Judi H. Cole and husband, Jerry, L.G. â??Butchâ? Hamilton, Kaye H. Panos and husband, Gus, Wm. Oakley Hamilton and wife, Wanda and Anne H. Simmons and husband, Gary; 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on tonight, Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 2 pm on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .