Mom’s funeral was beautiful Yesterday. She looked so peaceful in her white clothing. Wish everyone could have been here with us.

The rain passed through quicker than expected and though it was a little cool at the cemetery, we still had a large group of family, friends and loved ones who were there to celebrate her life at the funeral and then joined us at the cemetery where Richard read a poem that had been written by Keith and the gravesite was dedicated.

Attached are copies of the funeral program, the obituary that was put in the paper, and the life history and talk that were given at the funeral. Robin was sweet enough to read the life history and Arden gave the talk. Both did a great job.

Thanks to all of you for your love and support over the past few weeks. We are grateful for the peace and comfort we have felt as a result of your many thoughts and prayers on our behalf. We hope everyone has enjoied our efforts to share mom's last experiences. And: 

We love you all, All y'all,

Capri and Arden, Chris and Steve, Kim and Stacey, Kimberlee (and Keith), Rowland and all of the Hamilton and Hargett families

 

P.S. I have copies of the Funeral Program, both of the talks and the Obituary. Unfortunately The Blog has it's limits and I am not able to post them here: https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/Mary%20Lou's%20Funeral

Hello All.

While the last 48 hours have been nothing short of exhausting for all of us, the outpouring of love and concern for our family has been nothing short of AMAZING!

We spent the afternoon today with Dad at the funeral home making arrangements for the final services to honor the incredible life of our Mother and wanted to share them here with you.

Friends and Family are invited to join us in gathering to pay your respects to our Mother at the visitation reception:

Public Visitation:
Thursday evening, April 4th, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Pollock ~ Best Funeral Home
2015 Neuse Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 637-5111
Funeral Director, Mr. Larry Jernigan

There will be a Family visitation held in the Relief Society room of the LDS Church one hour before the funeral service. All members of our family are welcome to join us in that hour.  Funeral Service to follow immediately afterward in the Chapel.

Family Visitation:
Friday morning, April 5th, 2013
10:00 - 10:45 AM (Doors will close at 10:45 to allow time for a private final prayer with our Mother.)
(LDS) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints/ New Bern Ward
1207 Forest Drive
New Bern, N.C. 28562

Funeral Service:
Friday Morning, April 5th 2013
11:00 AM in the Chapel at the same LDS Church as above.

Procession and Interment Ceremony:
Immediately following the Funeral service. (begins at apx 12:30PM)
Procession from the Church service to the Hamilton Family Plot in the Bridgeton Cemetery,
Highway 55, East Across the river, left to Half Moon Road (across from Broad Creek Road) Enter grounds at first left after turning onto Half Moon.

We look forward to sharing the days ceremonies with you and again, greatly appreciate your generous support of our family in this difficult time.

The Hamilton Family
(Nite everyone)

Mary Louise Hargett Hamilton
April 13, 1935 - April 1 2013 7:30 AM

Mom went peacefully in her sleep this morning.  We are grateful that she is finally at peace and resting comfortably, eternally.

We will be making the final arrangements in the next day or two and will post the details on this page as soon as we have them to share.

Thank you to all of you for your interest, concern and especially for the love you have shared with us.

I assure you, she heard all of your messages and was grateful to hear from you.

Much Love to all of you,

The Hamilton Family