Frances Hamilton Obituary

MYRTLE BEACH - Frances Olivia Ford Hamilton, 98, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012.

Born on June 28, 1914, in Stanley County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Charles Fleming and Julia Pearl Yates Ford. She was born on the very day that the Archduke of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian youth which started World War I, the War to end all wars. Woodrow Wilson was President on the day she was born and she lived to see a total of 17 Presidents. She moved to Rock Hill in 1920, when the Model T accounted for more than half of all cars on the road. She graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1932, during the darkest days of the Great Depression and attended Winthrop College, now Winthrop University. She married Earl H. Hamilton on Nov. 28, 1937, the same year the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were also married. She was married for nearly 50 years. For almost 15 years, she worked for the Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company (the Bleachery) and retired in 1963. She lived on Izard Street and Winthrop Drive in Rock Hill for most of her life and moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 2005.

She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Rock Hill, having grown up in St. John’s Methodist, joined First Baptist Church when she married and where she was superintendant of the Primary Sunday School Department for more than 30 years.

Mrs. Hamilton is survived by her only child, E. Haden Hamilton Jr. and his wife, Brenda Hewitt Hamilton of North Myrtle Beach; granddaughters, Alison Jean Hamilton of North Myrtle Beach, Stephanie Hamilton Yost and her husband, W. Jason; and great-grandchildren, Joy Olivia Yost, Savannah Rose Yost, Sarah Jean Yost and William Haden Yost, all of Savannah, Ga. She is predeceased by her husband, Earl H. Hamilton Sr. and one brother, James Yates Ford.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Laurelwood Cemetery in Rock Hill, S.C., with the Rev. David Bump officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting [email protected].

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Published by The Herald from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2012.
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I haven't seen this lady in years but I have kind of kept up with her through her granddaughter, Alison Jean Hamilton. I didn't even know her first name until I read this obituary. She was always "Mrs. Hamilton" to me.

I came to Rock Hill at eight years old and we went to First Baptist where I attended Sunday School. I was a real handful. However, Mrs Hamilton knew how to deal with me. She didn't yell, berate me or rat me out to my mom. She put me to work. She put me "in charge" of taking attendance.

She was a sweet, loving lady. The world was lucky to have her for 98 years and I was lucky to have known her for the time that I did.

Chuck Nichols

December 20, 2012

Mike and I are so sorry to hear about your mother, Haden. However, what a wonderful way to pass into heaven! You and Brenda certainly were wonderful to her throughout these many years. God bless.

December 20, 2012

I loved her as my second Mother. She was a confidant, supporter, encourager, and occasionally a scolder to me.

Luther Hunter

December 19, 2012

I remember Aunt Frances fondly from many family reunions. Unfortunately the last time I saw her was at my wedding nearly 30 years ago. I still have a recipe she gave me for a pie she fixed for one of the reunions. She was a lovely woman and I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. Love, Karen (Odessa's grand-daughter)

Karen Jensen

December 18, 2012

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