Ms. Florence Ann Hamilton (affectionately known as "Mama Flo") was born on July 9, 1954 to Lawrence A. Hamilton and Mayetta Younger Hamilton. She was the fourth of five children born to their union. She was named after her grandmothers, Nannie Florence Hamilton and Annie Younger, both of whom preceded her in death. Florence received Christ at an early age and served the Lord faithfully as a member of the Lane Tabernacle CME Church, St. Louis, MO. She attended St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Beaumont High School (June 1973). She later attended airline school. Florence met and married James T. Hicks, Sr. and one child was born to this union, James T. Hicks Jr. (Marilyn). She was the proud mother of a US Army veteran and lived in Hinesville with her son and his family. Florence doted on her grandsons, Justin, Kevin and James III. She lovingly served military families and the local community as a care provider for their children. While living in Hinesville, she served as a church mother with the Temple of Praise Church Ministries. She later joined with Grace Gospel, Fort Stewart, GA, where she served as a faithful member of the hospitality and greeter committees. Florence enjoyed Sunday School, ministered with the Grace Senior choir, attended functions with the PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel and other ministry events. On Monday, November 9, 2020, Florence departed this life after a brief illness. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving son, James (Marilyn), grandsons, Justin (Aulicia), Kevin (Keiyera), and James III. Her sister, Loretta Scott of St. Louis; brothers, Michael D. Hamilton (Mary), Fred A. Hamilton, Sr. Florence's brother, Lawrence A. Hamilton, Sr. (Yvonne), preceded her in death. Florence had a special love for her mother-in-law, Ms. Mildred Hicks. Florence loved her family and friends. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and many adopted military families were very dear to her heart. She was lovingly known as "Mama Flo", "Auntie Flo," "Aunt Sizzle," and lastly "BoBo" by her youngest grandson, James III. Words from Mama Flo: "People I've always said I needed to write a book about my life. Oh well, just remember: MY TESTIMONIES, WISDOM, AND JUST BEING ME.WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVED YOU ALL! SEE YOU IN HEAVEN."
Services 28 Nov
Funeral Service 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM The Dorchester Funeral Home
7842 East Oglethorpe Hwy
Midway, GA 31320