Vivian A. Hamilton

Vivian A. Hamilton of Coatesville Vivian A. Hamilton, a resident of Coatesville, was born in Philadelphia. In her early twenties, she married her late husband Edward Hamilton. Vivian spent the next six decades in the "Coatesville Heights" community building a strong foundation for her family and fostering family values in each of her children and grandchildren. She was a pillar of the community and always made herself available to neighbors in need. Vivian worked as an occupational therapist for the former Embreeville State Hospital until she retired at the age of 65. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and listening to gospel music. Vivian was preceded in death by her sisters, Louisa Herndon, Alma Westgaph, Thelma Washington and by her daughter, Yvonne Hamilton Curtis. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Roney; brothers-in-law, Reade Hamilton and Raymond Roney; two sons, Edward Hamilton II and Richard Hamilton; a daughter, Constance Hamilton; eight grandchildren, Richard Clay Hamilton, Edward Hamilton III, Jonathan Hamilton, Christena Hamilton, Rhonda Curtis, Icesis Hamilton, Vivian Curtis, and Mercedes Hamilton. She also had four great- grandchildren, Janiah, Richard Clay II, Sace, and Parker Hamilton. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, February 13, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 128 Irish Lane, Coatesville with a viewing beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be in the New Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Wright Funeral & Cremation Services of Coatesville, www.wrightfuneralservices.com.