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1931
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2017
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Edith Hamil Obituary
Madison
Mrs. Edith "Mama Hamil" Nell Reed Hamil, 85, was called home by her Lord on January 1, 2017 at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Old Towne Community Church 220 W. Ridgeland Ave. Ridgeland, MS with interment in Natchez Trace Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church Wednesday from 10 AM - 12 PM.
Edith lived as a Godly woman and loved her Savior dearly. She was known by all as "Mama Hamil". Edith shared her love through her food for decades. A meal was not simply a meal. It was a labor of love that she poured her heart into. Every dish was made with care and kindness. Though she was known for her food, her accomplishments stretched to business and politics.
A native of Conecuh County, AL, Edith moved to Jackson in 1966. She and her husband started a restaurant called Ossie's Barbecue.
The Hamil family moved to Madison in the early 70s and, in 1977, she and her husband founded Hamil's Restaurant—a nationally-recognized landmark of local cuisine. Ever the entrepreneur, she founded the Wonder Shop, a successful antique and resale shop that stood where Persnickety is today. She also started Red Barn Antiques on Highway 51.
Edith was a charter member of the Madison Women's Republican Party, and remained a leader in politics for many years.
Edith "Mama Hamil" will be remembered as a prayer warrior, a loving mother and a trailblazer, and she will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred E. Hamil. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Johnson; sons, Bob Allen Hamil (Jeanne), James Bailey Hamil (Connie) and John Paul Hamil (Becky); brothers, James W. Reed, John Reed (Anne), Phillip Reed (Jean), Oscar Reed (Amelia) and Louis Reed; grandchildren, Everette Johnson (Tiffany), Lee Johnson, Justin Hamil (Alix), Paige Hamil, Bailey Hamil, Robert Hamil and Lucy Hamil; great grandchildren, Belle Johnson and Grayson Reed Hamil and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to: Wesley Biblical Seminary 787 E. Northside Dr. Suite B Jackson, MS 39206.
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Sponsored by Natchez Trace Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematory.
Berle and Brenda Reynolds
January 4, 2017
So many wonderful memories of this beautiful lady.She loved everyone and life to the fullest.A smile that lit up the room.She will be truly missed by many.My prayers are with your family.
Charlotte Yount
January 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing but we know she is walking with Jesus! Your mom was an icon in our community. I lost my mother the day after Christmas 2000 and it is a tough time! My prayers are with your family.
January 4, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Matt Smith
January 4, 2017
Mama Hamil was always so nice when I ate at her restaurant. She will be greatly missed but Heaven gained a mighty angel. Many prayers for her family.
Pearlie Jefferson-Jones
January 4, 2017
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel & Pearlie Jefferson Jones, God has given one of his precious angles her wings. We loved you and that beautiful smile.
Bob and Veva Gilfoy
January 4, 2017
Mama Hamil fed one with spiritual food, so much better than that she served in her restaurant. God will richly bless the memory of this dear departed saint. Bob and Veva Gilfoy-Saltillo,MS
Rick
January 4, 2017
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weap, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 <
Georgia Jefferson Parker
January 4, 2017
Edith Nell Reed Hamil, my dear friend. An amazing and God fearing woman, she shared her wisdom and knowledge with me. I'm so thankful for her friendship. This friendship will resonate in my heart forever. "Speak, Lord,for Your servant hears. So Samuel went and lay down in his place."
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