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I'll Fly Away: In Memoriam Violet Mae Sommerville Hamilton 1911-2011

March 10, 2011 by athomewithrebecka 7 Comments

 

 
Being of sound mind until her last days and just five days shy of her 100th Birthday, Violet Mae Sommerville Hamilton flew to her forever home to rest in the presence of her Heavenly Father.
My Grand Mother Violet was a woman of grace with a deep abiding love for  Christ.  I believe her strong will and determination were the strengths that kept her so long in this life. 
Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William Dodson Hamilton and youngest son Ronald.  She is survived by her sister Marjorie , her children, Anne Stone, Dennis, Derwin, and William Hamilton, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.
I remember grandma Violet as my "go-go" grandma.  Always dressed in her finest on Sunday mornings and wearing her knee-high white, Nancy Sinatra go-go boots. Her long finger nails were always freshly filed, her lips painted bright pink or red; grandma was a real looker!
The Hamilton family share a similar characteristic...we're a bit quirky and Violet was no exception.  She insisted on being kissed on the cheek and not the lips and she never showed any compunction about sharing her true feelings. 
Violet loved reading, writing poetry and taught bible studies in her local Baptist church and she traveled to the Holy land after the untimely death of her husband, William.
Leaving a life time of memories, I dedicate this tribute to her life and the lives she brought into this world.  Without them, my life would not have been possible and I would not have known the love and compassion of my beautiful family.
 
 
 
 
 

 

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  1. Lynda

    March 13, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. She sounds like she was a spectacular lady!

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  2. Biren

    March 13, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Your Grandma lived a full life and she is now happy at a better place. Rebecka, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Big hugs...Biren

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  3. Mindie Hilton

    March 11, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Sorry for your loss. What a nice tribute to her beautiful life.

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  4. Josee Lanzi

    March 11, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Awwwwwww Rebecka your grandma was beautiful!!You have some wonderful memories chicky.

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  5. kitchen flavours

    March 11, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Sorry to hear about the loss your beloved Grandma. She has left behind a big loving family. A part of her will always be in your hearts. My thoughts are with you and your family, and a prayer for your grandma.

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  6. Rebecka

    March 11, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Gloria, I appreciate your kind thoughts and concern..Thanks xoxo

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  7. Gloria

    March 11, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Sorry about the loss of your Grandma. She definitely lived a very long life.Wow! 100 years of age. Fantastic. She is happy and at peace in her new place of life. Thoughts are with you Rebecka. Take care.

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