Betty Hamilton Obituary

Betty Jean Hamilton

Bluffton

Betty Jean Hamilton, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton. Betty was born June 20, 1936, in Bluffton, to the late Walter and Beulah (Slusser) Hamilton.

Betty was a 1954 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School. She then received her bachelor's degree in education from Bluffton College and later her master's degree from Bowling Green State University. Betty taught school at Findlay City Schools for one year before spending 30 years teaching in the Bluffton School system. She was a member of Bluffton First Methodist Church. Professionally, she was a member of Ohio Education Association, National Education Association, Ohio Retired Teachers and Hancock County Retired Teachers. In her spare time, Betty enjoyed traveling, gardening, needlepointing, jigsaw puzzles, embroidery and reading.

Surviving are several extended family members and friends.

Betty's family would like to extend their appreciation for the wonderful care and compassion of the staff at Willow Ridge and also Bridge Hospice.

Services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton. Pastor Bob Clinger officiating. Burial will be at Cannonsburg Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Bluffton First Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.