With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Jo Derr Hamilton (Wadesboro, North Carolina), who passed away on October 14, 2023 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jo Derr Hamilton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Melvin Louis Derr and Virginia Irene Newlun Derr; her husband Paul Dean Hamilton; and her sister Jenny Lee Kellogg. She is survived by : her children, Jamie Maatsch (Carol) of Beatrice, NE, Sherry Marchi (Thomas) of San Jose, CA, Shawn Hamilton (Mary Beth) of Marysville, WA and Rebecca Schram of Lilesville; her grandchildren, Kaylee Hamilton and Sebastian Schram; her sister Melba Jean Gressley (Darrell) of Monett, MO; and her pet Roxy. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Church St., Lilesville, NC 28091 or to Anson Crisis Ministry, P.O. Box 797, Wadesboro, NC 28170.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leavitt Funeral Home