Wanda Faye Sears Hamilton

Wanda Faye Sears Hamilton obituary

Wanda Faye Sears Hamilton

Wanda Hamilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Integrity Funeral Home & Cremations - Jacksonville on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Wanda Faye Sears Hamilton, 74, of Jacksonville (Dismore), Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 25, 1950, in Hazlehurst, Georgia and was the daughter of Luther Hamilton Sears and Leona Moore. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School.

Wanda married the love of her life, Richard Coleman Hamilton, on January 16, 1971. She especially loved fishing with her husband and two grandsons. She loved to dance and spend time with her family. There were three things Wanda loved most, the Lord, her grandchildren and her dog Lily. She was a faithful member of Restoration Baptist Church.

Remaining to cherish Wanda's memory are her two daughters, Carrie Lynn (Steve) Welch, Melissa Jean (Troy) Hall; four grandchildren, Justin (Chyann) Welch, Tyler Hall, Kristin Welch, and Kylie Hall; one great-grandchild, Maverick Lane Welch; brothers, Kenneth Sears, Danny Sears; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her loving dog, Lily.

Wanda was preceded in death by her spouse, Richard Coleman, parents, Luther Hamilton Sears and Leona Moore, brother, Raymond Sears and sister, Jean Craft.

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