Mother Reatha Hamilton Malone was born the daughter of the late Luther Hamilton and the late Carrie Doctor in Hampton County, South Carolina along with her twin sister, the late Edith Ruth.
At an early age, she confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and she became a member of Antioch Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ).
She was educated in the public schools of Hampton County. After graduating, she transitioned to Elizabeth, New Jersey where she lived for 63 years. While in New Jersey, she became employed with The Center for Hope of Hospice Tallative Care. She worked with The Center for Hope of Hospice Tallative Care for over 40 years until she retired. She relocated back to Varnville, South Carolina in December 2020.
Mother Malone was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Frank Malone.
Mother Malone believed in God and loved her family dearly. She was loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, cousin, neighbor, and friend. She had a personality that was contagious. She was the person whom you were happy to see. She always had a smile and a kind word to say. She wanted everyone to feel special.
During her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking and cleaning her yard. Above all, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her beloved family.
On Friday, September 16, 2022, at the home of her son and daughter - in-law, God said, "Well done thy good and faithful Servant, you have fought a good fight, you have finished the race and have kept the faith. Come on home my child and take your rest."
As she begins her new journey of life, she will be greeted with love by her loving husband, parents, (1) Daughter: Carolyn Faye Hamilton; (2) Sisters: Her twin: Edith Ruth, and Francis Hamilton; (1) Brother: Otis Hamilton.
Her departure has left a tremendous void in the lives of her beloved family: (2) Sons: Phillip (Diane) Hamilton, Sr., Varnville, South Carolina and William Clay (Percina) Hamilton, Linden, New Jersey; (8) Grandchildren: Morece Hamilton, Sr., Estill, South Carolina (Nixville Community), Dianetha Hamilton, Phillip (Michelle) Hamilton, Jr. all of Varnville, South Carolina, Deshell Hamilton, Hilton Head, South Carolina, Lamar Hamilton, Varnville, South Carolina, Monique Hamilton, Linden, New Jersey, Isaiah Hamilton, Varnville, South Carolina and Hanan Hamilton, Linden, New Jersey; (24) Great-Grandchildren; (10) Great-Great Grandchildren; (2) Sisters: Martha Capers and Helen Hamilton both of Varnville, South Carolina; (1) Brother: Marion (Lavada) Hamilton; Sylvania, Georgia; (1) Sister-In-Law: Edna Hamilton, Varnville, South Carolina; (1) God-Daughter: Brenda Hills, Elizabeth, New Jersey; (1) Devoted niece; Margaret (Israel) Hughee, Varnville, South Carolina; (2) Special Friends: Shanta Hutchinson and William Lewis. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sympathizing friends.
"A SERVICE ABOVE SELF"
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