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MARTHA HAMILTON Obituary
Martha was a retired special education teacher for Dinwiddie County Public Schools. She loved to sew, do crafts, and bake. She was a master crafter and the glue gun and sewing machine were her tools of choice. Her sweet treats, particularly her tarts, were a treasured treat among her friends and family.
Martha believed it was never too late to fulfill your dreams, especially when it came to education. She obtained her bachelor's degree at the age of 40 and her master's degree at the age of 71.
As a devoted member of First Christian Church, Martha served as a lay minister, elder, and choir member. She also had her own ministries which included visiting residents in nursing homes and sending Hallmark cards.
Martha was preceded in death by her father, Pastor Chandler Bethune and her mother, Leona Bethune. She is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Adams (Ahmad) and her siblings, Parthine Shields (Maurice), Christine Richardson (Jack), Margaret Parker, and Charles Bethune, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at Open Door Ministries (formerly First Christian Church, 301 E South Boulevard, Petersburg, VA 23805) at 11 a.m. The service will adhere to CDC guidelines. Masks and social distancing will be required. The service will also be livestreamed on Facebook on the Martha Hamilton Celebration of Life page.
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Memories and Condolences
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LaTonya Moyer
September 5, 2020
Mrs. Martha Hamilton was a great woman who raised one of the best women that I know. Sabrina I am so sorry for your loss.
LaTonya
August 22, 2020
I worked with Martha for several years at Westview Elementary school. She was a kind and spiritual person. I always enjoyed our talks. Rest easy Martha, you will be missed.
Linda Ragsdale
Jack Pustilnik
August 22, 2020
Sabrina is clearly a reflection of the kind of mother and citizen Martha was. Much love to all of the family.
Janis T. Whitehead
August 21, 2020
Martha was a great friend of mine. She was a very positive person who knew how to lift your spirit. She was a biblical scholar who didn’t just talk, but lived the life as a Christian.
Sylvia R Esnault
August 21, 2020
Aunt Martha was a sweet auntie she loved to sing in the choir l remember one of her songs , "what's the matter with Jesus. We all would sing it with her granddaddy be right too and my daddy was playing his electric guitar in the church granddaddy had l was child but l remember.holiday came Auntie and grandma had goodie bags for everyone . God bless her for all her kind things and good heart she had.
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