Deanna E. Hamilton

Reflections on the Life of DEANNA Elizabeth Hamilton Ye shall know them by their fruits; Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. These verses, paraphrased from the gospel of St. Matthew, Chapter 7, verses 16,17, and 20, are indicative of Deanna Elizabeth (Jones) Hamilton, whom God called from labor to reward on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Whatever perceptions we may have had of “Dee”, we know that she was a loving mother, doting grandmother, devoted sister, close family member, and friend. Life began for Deanna on May 15, 1940. She was the fifth child of the late James Milton,Sr. and Desiree (Dean) Jones. Her first name was derived from her mother’s maiden name. A native Washingtonian, Deanna grew up in northeast Washington, DC where she attended the public schools and graduated from Margaret Murray Washington High School, class of 1958. At an early age she gave her life to Christ at Brown Memorial AME Church, where her father and paternal grandmother Zora worshipped.. Deanna met and fell in love with the handsome Robert Pete Hamilton. United in holy matrimony, their marriage spanned several years and they were blessed with two lovely children who were her pride and joy. She was overjoyed when her grandson was born; he was her heart! Deanna--- social butterfly that she was--- enjoyed meeting people. Her outgoing personality made her the life of the party. She loved gatherings with family & friends, and always found things about which to laugh. No one could out cheer the Commanders,(formerly the Washington Redskins), louder than Ms. D! She was an exceptional seamstress, and she even tried to out-sew her mother, who taught Deanna how to sew! Dee was an avid reader whose favorite authors included Danielle Steel, Sidney Sheldon, and later, Joel Osteen. She also cruised the Caribbean, Mexico & Hawaii. An eager achiever, Deanna found employment with the federal government where her final assignment was an administrative assistant in the Far East Division of the Department of Commerce. Later on, upon retiring from the government, and after much persuading from her daughter, Lawan, she traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to help Lawan open and operate the Kingdom of Heaven Day Care Center. In 1999 Deanna relocated to the state of Georgia, and began life anew. She enjoyed being with family who had relocated to Georgia. The weather was warmer, and the southern comradery and cuisine were bonus reasons to live there. At the time of her demise she lived in Lithonia, Georgia. Predeceased by her parents, husband, sister, Marie Walker and brothers: James, Jr and Rosial Jones, Sr., Deanna leaves to cherish her memory her son, Gordon Reginald Hamilton; daughter, Lawan Roberta Robinson; son-in-law, Ronald Keith Robinson; grandson, Marcus Robert-Clayton Barkley; brother, Virgil S. Jones, Sr. (Margaret); sister, Barbara Batts (Charles); sister-in-law, Shirley J. Jones; special cousin: Jeannette Washington; “best buds”: Veronica Holt, Mae Kathryn Cook & Barbara Jean Duckett; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Deanna will be sorely missed.

Deanna E. Hamilton

May 15, 1940 - March 2, 2023