Teresa (Hamilton) Smith

Teresa Smith Hamilton, age 56 of Cornelia, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2025.

Born in Habersham County on August 27, 1969, Teresa was the daughter of Martha Gragg Hamilton and the late Clyde Hamilton.  Teresa worked in home health for many years and she adored her grandchildren.  She enjoyed cooking, camping and spending time with family.  In addition to her father, Teresa is preceded in death by brothers Charlie Hamilton and David Hamilton.

Survivors include her mother Martha Gragg Hamilton of Cornelia, daughters Erica Hamilton of Mt. Airy, Jessica Chitwood (Benjie) of Clarkesville, Breanna Smith (Matt Grizzle) of Alto and Jessica Kabbes (Kasey) of Baxley, son R. J. Edwards of Mt. Airy, sister Jean Hancock of Clarkesville, twelve grandchildren, special friends Mark Broome and Sherry and Cliff Smith, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

An online guest book is available by visiting hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 

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