Shirley E. Hamilton, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, March 6, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Forrest "Tippy" Hamilton; one son, Forrest K. Hamilton of Powhatan; brother, Donald Brewster of Tappahannock; sister, Dorothy Delvecchio of Ashland; grandson, Ian Hamilton; great grandson, Karter; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of First Baptist Church, Powhatan for over thirty years where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2pm in the First Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment Old Powhatan Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2109 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com