Ada Lee Childs Hamlett, 89, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home. She was born November 25, 1932, in Milton, North Carolina to the late Herbert Henry Childs and Lizzy Bell Graves Childs. She had worked at Tultex and was a member of Apostolic Temple Faith Church. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, flowers and loved helping and ministering to everyone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hamlett, Sr.; daughter, Hallie Hamlett; sons, Thomas Hamlett, Sr., Charles Hamlett, Daniel Hamlett and Samuel Hamlett; sister, Nora Mae Brandon; brothers, Charlie Allen Childs and Willie Walter Childs.
She is survived by her daughter, Viola Hamlett, son, Robert Hamlett, Jr.; sisters, Zelma McGhee and Willie Ann Holland; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Wright Funeral Service Chapel at 4:00 PM with Bishop Wavely Cousin officiating. Burial will be private.
Special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice of Martinsville for their great care and support.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
