Betty Hamilton

Betty Gayle (Botts) Hamilton, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.  Betty was born on November 3, 1943, to Franklin Botts and Frances Elizabeth (Crossland) Botts in Nashville, Tennessee.

Betty was a Litton High School Class of 1960 graduate.  After graduating from high school, she began her successful banking career with Fidelity Federal retiring after 30+ years of service.  Betty loved children and was active with the Foster Families Alliance and for over 30 years she was Mrs. Claus for Christmas 4 Kids.  Betty’s most important role was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Frances, her daughter Amanda Gayle Hamilton, and her brother Richard Botts.  She is survived by her loving husband James L. “Jim” Hamilton, Sr., son James L. “Jimmy” (Vanessa) Hamilton, Jr.; grandchildren James L. Hamilton III, Jeannie Hamilton, and Nicholas (Cayley) Hamilton; 4 great-grandchildren and her brother Steve Botts.  In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and best friend Shirley Rader.

Services will be held at a later date.  The family requests that donations be made in Betty’s name to the Foster Families Assistance Network, http://fosterfamilyassistance.com/  to donate or Venmo = @foster-network or paypal = ffanunited@gmail.com .