Carla P Hamilton's Obituary
Carla P. Hamilton, 74, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center. A celebration of Life service will be held at on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Boonville, MO at 11:00 AM.
Carla was born on September 30, 1950, in California, MO, to Homer Harvey Sr. and Mary Evelyn Burger. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Boonville, where her faith and commitment to serving others shone brightly. Carla was active in her community as a Girl Scout Leader and as a delivery person for Meals on Wheels. She worked in the radiology department at Boone Hospital Center and had a passion for caregiving and helping others.
Carla had a love for traveling and often drove to Tipton to enjoy the 5 & 50 Drive-In Restaurant. She was a talented crafter, spending countless hours crocheting and sewing. Known as the family peacemaker, Carla cherished the time spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren, who brought immense joy to her life.
Carla leaves behind her loving family, including her daughters Tammy Fortner (James) of Boonville, MO, Pamela Beyer (Andrew) of Georgia, and Cami Drew (Brad) of Boonville, MO; her son Melvin Hamilton Jr. (Tiana) of Colorado; her brother Homer Harvey (Deana) of New Franklin; and her sister Peggy Harvey of New Franklin. She will also be deeply missed by her ten grandchildren—Melissa Kintzele, Trevor Hamilton, Evalyn Drew, Landen Drew, Hunter Beyer, MacKenzie Drew, Grace Fortner, Charles "Walker" Fortner, Lillian Fortner, and Wiley Ziebell—and five great-grandchildren.
Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Harvey Sr. and Mary Evelyn Burger, and her husband, Melvin Hamilton Sr.
Her kindness, devotion, and love for her family will remain a treasured memory in the hearts of all who knew her.
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