of Paris, AR
July 13, 1929 - September 23, 2014
Anita Jane (Rivers) Hamililton, 85 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Paris. She was born on July 13, 1929 in Hot Springs to her parents Milburn L. and Jettie (Hickerson) Rivers. She held a Masters degree in education from Harding University in Searcy, was an author of religious study books, a school teacher, housewife, a Missionary to Latin America and Eastern Europe.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Jettie Rivers, her husband of 49 years Isaac Madison Hamilton, one brother and one granddaughter.
She is survived by her son, David Hamilton and wife Olla of Osan, South Korea; one daughter, Anne Hamilton Bean and husband Larry of Paris; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm, on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the Paris Church of Christ.
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Paris Church of Christ.
Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at White County Memorial Garden in Searcy under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Jewell, Eugene Underwood, Larry Bean Sr.,
Jim Kiger, Jim Shearer and Bill Diles.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Christian Children's Home, P.O. Box 649 Morrilton, AR 72110 or your local church.
Ike and Anita were kind and generous friends to my husband and I when we moved to Searcy, AR where my husband attended Harding University. We were far from home and newly married. They opened their home to us and treated us like family. I will never forget their giving spirits and the memories we make with them in 1977-1979. They were truly bright lights for both of us.
Ike and Anita were important people for me and Anessa. They recruited us to go to Hungary on campaigns, which continues to bear fruit. Their legacy in missions and evangelism will last for years to come.
Ann, I am sorry to hear about your mother's death. She was a very bright and strong person. I know that you will miss her. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia
With deepest sympathy,
Jim Lackie
Safe in the arms of Jesus.