of Searcy, AR
July 6, 1934 - January 16, 2025
Jacquelin ''Jackie'' Elizabeth Hamilton (nee Silliman), age 90, of West Point, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Born on July 6,1934, in Camden, Arkansas, Jackie was a force to be reckoned with-spirited, stubborn, and full of life.
Jackie was married to the love of her life, David Hamilton, for over 60 unforgettable years. Together, they built a life in West Point, Arkansas, where she proudly served as the town's postmaster for 36 years. Jackie's dedication to her community and her bold personality left a lasting mark on everyone she encountered.
Jackie's zest for life was boundless. She loved music, cherished late nights, and drove through life with the same spirited determination that often found her with a lead foot on the gas pedal. She also had a deep love for fishing, spending countless hours on the Little Red River catching crappies. While her strong will could make her challenging at times, those who knew her best loved her for her uncompromising spirit.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David, her parents Iva and Eugene Silliman, and her sister Iva Jean Silliman Anderson. Jackie is survived by her loving sons, Michael Hamilton of Cabot (Lenore), and Mitchell Hamilton of Searcy (Laura); her adoring grandchildren, Jeff Hamilton of Cabot (Vanessa), Jennifer Murphy of Atlanta, Georgia (Craig), Julie Fiser of Little Rock (Jake), Matthew Hamilton of Alexander (Rachel), Tyler Bankston of Forney, Texas (Tucker); and her treasured great-grandchildren, Madilyn, Ian, Lilah, Fiona, Callahan, Maxwell, and Molly.
Jackie's legacy is one of resilience, adventure, and a life lived unapologetically on her own terms. She leaves behind a family who will carry forward her values and memories, honoring the remarkable woman she was.
A celebration of Jackie's life will be held Saturday February 1st at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas at 1:00pm with a service to follow at 2:00pm. Rest easy, Jackie. May your nights forever be filled with music, your roads free of speed limits, and your fishing lines always tugged with promise.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staffs at Providence Care and Gentiva Hospice for their kind and compassionate care given mom. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P O Box 692, Kensett, AR 72082.
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8 Condolence(s)
Amber Break
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
It was an honor getting to know her. She was beautiful, feisty and the most caring. She will be greatly missed. Praying for her family
Leah (Faith) Brooks
Monday, February 3, 2025
I simply adored Jackie! I'm sure she and David knew me long before I knew them, but Jackie and I got to know each other at what used to be First Baptist Church in Kensett. She will definitely be missed, but being reunited with David was her dream, and now it came true. RIL, my dear friend.
Irene Gray
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Jackie was one of the first people I met when I moved to Searcy as she was the Postmistress at West Point and I was the Secretary at the then West Point Elementary School so I saw her pretty often and we became friends. We didn't see much of each other after our mutual beauty shop closed as we each went to another different shop but we would run into each other sometimes and catch up.
She was definitely a person to be reckoned with but that just made you love her. she is now united again with her David. Sorry I couldn't make the service for her.
Irene Gray
Theresa Watkins
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I did not know Jackie well but she was always friendly. I am sending her family prayers during this time of their loss
Lynette Burt Murphy
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I am so sorry to see the loss of Jackie. She was so much fun. My thoughts, prayers and love are with each of you.
Nancy Cleaver Adams
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
What a wonderful woman she was & I have so many memories of Jackie.
Donna & Michael Layrock
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Jackie was a special lady and friend for many years loved her sense of humor RIP
Ella Beth Durham
Friday, January 24, 2025
Our lifelong friend is now with her lifelong partner. My condolences to her sons Michael and Mitchell, who she loved with all of her being.
Sincerely,
Ella Beth Sanders Durham