Aug. 25, 1926 — April 15, 2019

Betty Lou Hamilton, 92, formerly of Niles, passed away on April 15, 2019, at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan.

Betty was born on Aug. 25, 1926, in Niles, to the late Cleon L. and Madeline V. (True) Knapp.

In 1945, she married Harold K. Hamilton who passed away on July 22, 2010.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Hamilton; and a grandson, William Hart, III.

Betty is survived by her son, Ted (Jane) Hamilton; her daughters, Charlotte (William) Hart and Susan Candy, as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Betty loved to cook, sew, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed various arts and crafts, especially macramé.

Betty had worked at Tyler Refrigeration as a Secretary for 10 years before retiring in 1979.

Special thanks are extended to the staff of Towsley Village Memory Care Center of Chelsea and to Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor, Michigan for providing exceptional care, comfort and attention to Betty during her stay.

In keeping with Betty’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. June 29, 2019, at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, 615 E. Main St., Niles, is assisting the family with the funeral
arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at halbritterwickens.com.