Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton

Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 26, 2017 in Johnson City, TN.  She was born September 3, 1930 in Bradley County.  Jean was a devoted wife for 58 years. She was a generous neighbor and friend, loving sister, aunt and cousin. Most of all, she was “Mother” and “Mamaw” – the heart of her family.  She was a member of Valley Head United Methodist Church for more than 65 years and filled many roles, including Sunday school teacher and church treasurer. Jean also held local and district level offices in the United Methodist Women.   A graduate of Bradley Central High School and McKenzie Business School, she retired from the Bradley County Executive’s office.

She was preceded in death by husband J. Paul Hamilton; sister, Sue Gaines; and parents Clifford and Nina Carden.

Survivors include her children, Joe Hamilton of Cleveland, Jan Powell of Chattanooga, Jeff Hamilton of Soddy Daisy and Jennifer (George) Blankenship of Elizabethton; grandchildren, Jessica (Shane) Fortner, Dylan Hamilton, Jacob Blankenship and Natalie Blankenship; great-granddaughter, Margot Fortner; siblings, Charlotte (Paul) Askew of Chattanooga and Carolyn Carden and Clifford (Gail) Carden Jr., all of Cleveland; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Elihugh Kilgore officiating. Jeff Hamilton, George Blankenship, Jacob Blankenship, Dylan Hamilton, Tim Askew, Zachary Carden and Tom Cloud will serve as pallbearers. 

Her family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home.

The family requests that memorials be made to Valley Head United Methodist Church, 920 Mouse Creek Valley Road, Cleveland TN  37312.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Hamilton family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.