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1925

DIED

2016

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Margaret Hamilton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2016.

Margaret Virginia (Bulle) Hamilton, 91, of Waynesboro passed away on October 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Augusta County on September 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Hugh Edward and Stella (Western) Bulle.
Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church in Waynesboro. She was employed by DuPont, where she met her beloved husband, and she served at Ladd Elementary School. Margaret greatly enjoyed playing softball and tending to her garden and flower beds. She was an avid baseball and basketball fan. Margaret will be remembered for her easy going spirit and for her devotion to her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John D. Hamilton; three brothers, Malcom, Carl and Clarence Bulle; and one sister, Dorothy Breeden.
Survivors include her children, Sandra I. Hamilton of Waynesboro, Melvin E. Hamilton and wife, Cathy of Longwood, FL, Darlene H. Spitzer and husband, Ken of Fulks Run, Marie H.P. Rhodes and husband, Fred of Harrisonburg, and Doris E. Hamilton and fiancé, Clinton Stevens of Waynesboro; siblings, Hazel Andes of Grottoes and Bobby Bulle of Staunton; grandchildren, Elizabeth Conway, Shaun McVey, Chris Hamilton, Amy Clay, Terry Underwood, Jr., Kevin Rhodes, Conrad Pennington and James Stevens; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Waynesboro, 301 S. Wayne Ave., with Pastor Barrett Owen officiating. Burial will be private at Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com

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October 21, 2016

Art & Mamie Thorn

We were neighbors of John and Margaret for 11 years (since September 2005). When we moved across the street from them we didn't know anyone in the neighborhood. A couple days after we moved in they came to visit us. They were such nice people! They took us on a tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway, including the church where a lot of the Hites are buried. I had lived in Nelson County as a child in the 50's so I knew a little about the area. And, yes, Margaret could be feisty at times. Our first fall here, we were bagging leaves in 50-gallon bags. She told me to let Art know she didn't want John messing with those big bags. John would bring his lawn chair and watch Art work. They kept us in tomatoes and cucumbers as long as they were able to have a garden. In 2010, when we had that 27" inches of snow, we were in Kansas at our daughter's. We tried to find someone to clear our driveway but didn't have any luck. When we got home, there was John with his snow blower making two tracks up our driveway so we could get in. He had had another neighbor come with a tractor and clear out the drifts from the snow plows in front of our driveway. That's the kind of neighbors they were. They included us at holidays and family times. They loved talking about places they had been (especially John). They also talked about their children and grandchildren. They were so appreciative of anything we did for them in the last few years when they couldn't do a lot for themselves. They were a blessing in our lives. And they are missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God bless you.

October 18, 2016

Judy (Breeden) Via

Aunt Margaret was a special aunt and lady! I have such fond memories of spending time with her and the family growing up. I'm so sorry I was unable to attend her celebration of life, but I was fortunate to have spent some quality time with her before she passed. I know what it's like to lose your Mom, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. Love, Judy

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October 16, 2016

Joyce Kershner

Aunt Margaret, a wonderful,kind,and funny lady. Sorry i cant be there to celebrate her life. Bless her family. Love,Joyce

October 16, 2016

Margaret was a special aunt and her sense of humor was special.Our prayers are with all the family. She will be missed.

Roy Breeden and family.

October 14, 2016

Darryl and Ellen Ashby

Mrs. Hamilton was such a sweet lady. Keeping your family in our prayers.

October 14, 2016

Brent & Tracey Patterson

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

October 14, 2016

Susan Craun

Marie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 13, 2016

Gary Price

Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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