Minister Gladys Clements Hamilton Obituary (1948

The Life and Legacy of Minister Gladys Hamilton Gladys Clements Hamilton was born on January 18, 1948, to the late Tom Clements and Liddie Ann Coates in McRae, Georgia. "Glatypooh" as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, made her heavenly transition on August 12, 2025, at Fairview Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. Gladys was educated at Central High School in McRae, Georgia. She was employed by Royden-Wear before stepping out on faith to open her own business, G&G's Beauty Salon. In 2008, she also opened The Kitchen, where she served soul food to the community on Sundays. Gladys enjoyed crocheting and babysitting children in the community. In 1995, she gave her life to the Lord and later became a Minister. She was an active member of Soul Cross Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Stanley, where she led Praise and Worship. On December 25, 1966, she married James Hamilton, and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Charlene and LaNora; siblings, Ethel-Mae, James, Louis, Leomie, Hattie-Pearl, and Carl; and her best friend, Barbara Oliver. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons: Charles (Carmen) Washington Jr of Byron, GA; James (Glenda) Hamilton of Tampa, FL and Lawrence (Shonta) Hamilton of McRae, GA, one daughter; LeeAnn Hamilton of McRae, Ga, Sisters: Betty Wilcox of Tampa, FL; Eva Wooten (Larry Sr.) of Hinesville, GA, Brothers: Ashley Clements Sr. and William Clements Sr., both of McRae, GA. 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, godchildren Lorenzo Wilcox, Alberta Henry, Michael Mincey, and Robert Clark, and a host of family and friends who loved her dearly.