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Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much.

Brandon Anum | Landon Barron | Deontae Davis Dekurstin Hunt | Darrion Jackson | Benjamin Jenkins Joseph Jenkins | Curtis Hunt, Jr.

Bishop T. Wright Johnson | Joseph Hembrick | Bruce Jenkins James Hamilton | Barry Thornton | Macario Trevino Vinson Richards | Michael Pollard | Octatives Davis Marcus Hamilton | William Mallard | Jose Morales

Lincoln Memorial Park Dallas, Texas

Irine Betty Hamilton was born on November 23, 1945, to Carl and Carrie Mae Hamilton in Paris, Texas. As the eighth child in the family, Betty adored her seven older siblings and was the ‘ boss ’ of her three younger siblings. Someone in this large family gave Betty the nickname “ Cookie. ” The Hamilton family moved to Munday, Texas, where Betty attended elementary school and graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. During her high school years, Betty worked at the local City Café and always brought leftover treats to her siblings. She attended Draughon ’ s Business School and then moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, to live with her eldest sister, Alma Hamilton Taylor. Alma introduced Betty to nursing. She did not pursue it at the time, but later, nursing became her passion. Betty moved to Los Angeles, California, and resided with Carlene Hamilton Pollard and her family. While in California, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and labored faithfully at Deliverance Church of God in Christ under Elder Miles Hampton and Supt. Freddie Richardson. Betty was an usher, choir member, and faithful member who worked in different auxiliaries at Deliverance. After several jobs, Betty was excited about her full - time with the US Postal Service. Betty returned to Texas in 1974 and lived with her sisters in Dallas, Texas, and Abilene, Texas. She found her lifelong career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for over 35 years. Betty would often say, “ I love being a nurse. ” She assisted her family whenever anyone needed medical advice and when no one asked her for advice. Betty cared for her parents, her ‘ son ’ nephews; Octatives Davis, Marcus Hamilton, and family members during the good times and bad. She lived her commitment to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ … “ And the King will answer and say unto them, “ Assuredly, I say unto you, inasmuch as you did it for one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me. ” Her sisters will remember Betty: Alma Hamilton Taylor, Carrie Trevino (Macario), Carlene Hamilton Pollard, Linda Hamilton Hembrick (Joseph); Nieces – Jacqueline Mallard, Carolyn Thompson, Lynelle Williams, Janette Williams Johnson (Bishop Thesis Johnson), LaKeitha Etchens, Terri Jenkins, Lisa Pollard Morales, and Ma ’ at Mae Lue Hembrick. Immediate nephews include; James Hamilton, Bruce (Opal) Jenkins, Derrick Jenkins, Tony Jenkins, Raymond Jenkins, Michael Pollard, Marcus Hamilton, and Octatives Davis. The extended family includes, a host of Bailey - Hamilton, cousins, grand nieces and nephews, great - nieces and nephews .

Processional …………………….. Ministers & Family

Hymn of Comfort …….“ Open The Eyes of My Heart/God Is

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament …… Psalm 100

Ma ’ at Hembrick

New Testament … I Corinthians 13:1 - 7

First Lady Janette Johnson

Prayer …………………...……..……… Deacon Bruce Jenkins

Solo ……………………...…..… “ I Want To Praie The Lord ”

l know that life has its twist and turns, hurdles and hills to climb, But there's something about life, the way it goes, it just flows, and we tend to lose track of time; You were the 8th of 11 children; it was all by God's design. Please don't worry about how Cookie's doing. You can rest assured my Lil Sis is doing just fine;

Expressions of Love …………………. Limit 2 Minutes, Please

Reflections ………….. Valencia Nicole and Lynelle Williams

Song …………… “ I Can Only Imagine ”……..…. “ Mercy Me ”

Inspirational Message ………...……. Elder Emmanuel Walker

You were definitely one tough Cookie; that describes you to a tee,

Song ….………….…..… “ Ordinary People ” - Dannibelle Hall

l know most of y ’ all thought she was big and bad, angry and mad, but un derneath all that, she was truly sweet;

Eulogy …………..…..…………….… Pastor Dilton MacDonald

Cookie was a paramedic and a nurse; that alone shows that she had a heart filled with love,

Song …………………..…….. “ God ’ s Grace ” - Luther Barnes “ Going Up Yonder ” - Walter Hawkins

She took care of Papa and Mama and several others that l can think of; You may be gone, but you're far from forgotten. I'm thankful for the mem ories that we shared, Be sure to say hello to all of our family; I know they're happy to see you there.

Parting View ………………...…....……. Golden Gate Directors

Recessional …………………………….…. Clergy and Family