Doris Hamilton, 74, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her hands held by her devoted husband. Born on August 1st, 1951, in Bayou Goula, Louisiana to the late Willie Sr. and Helen Tillman. She lived a life defined by her commitment to education and her unwavering devotion to her family.

After graduating from Southern University, with a Master’s plus 30 degree in education, Doris dedicated 33 years to shaping young minds. She spent the majority of her career teaching at West Baton Rouge parish. She was known for her patience, loving, and sweet spirit. Even after retirement, her passion for learning continued as she mentored anyone in need, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand.

While she took great pride in her professional career, Doris’s true joy was her family. She cherished the simple moments of life. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Her home was a sanctuary of love and she cherished her family very much. She was very intentional to teach her children and grandchildren the importance of education; lessons of love, kindness, faith in God, and forgiveness.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Henry Hamilton (Baton Rouge); her children, Brandon (Shayna) Hamilton (Atlanta) and Brittany (Donald) Hamilton M. (Baton Rouge), stepdaughter Iris Hamilton (Atlanta); Her 4 grandchildren, Calvin, Jamel, Alivia, and Aliyah Hamilton, who were her pride and joy. Her two Godchildren, Jace Hamilton and Earl Sanders. She is also survived by a brother-in-law Barney Terry (Las Vegas), Sister-in-law's Carmen Terry (Las Vegas) and Belinda Terry (Las Vegas),one Aunt Reona Tillman (Plaquemine), a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews as well; her devoted lifelong sister friends Gilda Sanders (New Orleans) and Inett Williams (Port Allen) and several other friends that she loved dearly.

She was the last living clover of her siblings and was preceded in death by her father, Willie Tillman Sr, her mother, Helen Tillman; grandparents, Solomon and Mary Lee and James, Sr. and Amelia Tillman; a sister, Emma T. Grant; and brothers, Willie Tillman Jr. and Lionel Tillman; father-in-law Henry Hamilton, Sr. and mother-in-law Florine Parker; brother-in- laws; sister-in-laws; uncles and aunts.

Family and friends of Doris are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Pilgrims Baptist Church of Bayou Goula, 57900 Augusta Rd., Bayou Goula, LA from 11:00am until the Funeral Services beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor Samuel Pierre officiating. Services Entrusted to Hall Davis and Son Funeral Services.