Sandra Lee Hamill

Sandra Lee Hamill obituary, Murfreesboro, NC

Sandra Lee Hamill

Sandra Hamill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service - Letchworth Chapel on Jan. 7, 2026.
Sandra Lee Hamill, also known as Elizabeth Hamilton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2025, at the age of 80. She had been a beloved resident at Peachtree Senior Towers in Atlanta, GA for over 20 years.
Born in Weldon, NC, on November 9, 1945, Sandra was the daughter of Sam C. and Emma A. Hamill. She was predeceased by her brothers, Sam C. Hamill Jr. and Walter R. Hamill. She is survived by her siblings: David D. Hamill, Martha Hamill Lineberger and her husband Eric, Randy Hamill and his fiancée Donna Shearin Cook, and Amanda Hamill and her husband Bernhard Lampert. Sandra also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews.
Sandra graduated from Enfield High School as well as Meredith College where she was crowned May Queen in 1969. She was a devout Catholic with a passion for writing, inspiring to write a book and many personal journals. She also loved to travel, particularly to Europe, and cherished the moments spent with her friends. Sandra fondly referred to her mother as "Mumsie" and held a deep love for faith and exploration.
A private graveside service will be held at Eden United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sandra's memory directly to Meredith College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607 or online by clicking here; or directly to Eden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 115, Enfield, NC 27823 or online by clicking here.
Sandra will be missed by all who knew her, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service ~ Letchworth Chapel will be handling the arrangements for the Hamill family and online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sandra, please visit our floral store.To make a memorial donation, please visit the donations section of this obituary.

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