Ms Edith R. Hamilton

Edith R. Hamilton, 87, of Peoria passed away entering heaven's gate at 5:33 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Heddington Oaks Nursing Home. Edith married James "Jim" Claybon. She later married Norman T. Hamilton. He preceded her in death. She was born on Feb. 12, 1928, in Asheville, N.C., to the late Tench W. and Minnie (Saxon) Parks Sr. Edith attended private boarding school in Mason, Tenn., and later completed her high school education in Asheville, N.C. She confessed Christ at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Asheville, N.C. After moving to Peoria, she became a member of St. Paul Baptist Church under the Rev. Amos Abbott; thereafter, she became a member of Star of Hope Full Gospel Church under Bishop Joseph Johnson. Edith retired after 40 years as a district manager for Avon Inc. She was a woman of splendor and sartorial elegance. Simply put, she was always a well-dressed woman of class without even a hair out of place. Edith was a member of the Silver Star Chapter 74 O.E.S. She enjoyed taking plenty of family photographs, traveling and plastic cover upholstering in the Peoria and surrounding areas. She leaves to cherish her loving memories; two daughters, Sylvia Claybon-Murdock of Dale, Texas, and Maxine (Woodrow) Randle of Peoria; two sisters, Marcella (Roosevelt) Pittman of Chicago, Ill., and Inez (Dan) Whiteside of Asheville, N.C.; a special granddaughter and caregiver, Romonia V. Claybon-Harrell of East Peoria, along with seven other grandchildren, Marcus (Adrian) Lowe of Houston, Texas, Tony Claybon of Dale, Texas, Marvell Lowe of Radcliffe, Ky., Margo (David) Taylor of Bastrop, Texas, Megael Randle, Shawn Randle and Tomico (John) Deal of Peoria; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends who adored her and will miss her dearly. Edith was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara J. (Claybon-Lowe) Hemp; and four brothers, Tench "T.W." Jr., Thomas, Jacob "Jake" and Joseph "Joe Joe" Parks. Services will be held Friday, June 12, 2015, at 12 noon with visitation commencing two hours prior at 10 a.m. at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church. Bishop Joseph Johnson will officiate. Edith will be laid to rest in Parkview Cemetery. The family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their dear loved one, Edith. Online condolences can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.

Ms Edith R. Hamilton

February 12, 1928 - June 6, 2015