Eleanor Jean Hamilton was born on October 12, 1946 to Ernestine and Joe Peters, in Brawley, California. The family relocated to San Diego, CA in 1954.
Eleanor completed her high school education at Lincoln High School in 1965. She later went on to San Diego State University, where she achieved her Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master’s Degree in counseling.
One of her proudest moments in life was the birth of her only child, daughter Kamili Miller, who was born in 1970.
Eleanor remarried in 1981 to James Hamilton of Jacksonville, FL, and they remained married for over forty years.
Eleanor was employed by the San Diego Unified School District for over twenty years as a Guidance Counselor for elementary and middle school students.
Eleanor was a faithful and dedicated member of St. Stephen’s Church of God in Christ for many years under the leadership of the late Bishop George D. McKinney.
In addition to her many commitments to her church and family, Eleanor was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and various line dancing organizations. She also enjoyed traveling and cooking.
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Eleanor Jean Hamilton departed this life.
Eleanor is survived by her loving husband James Hamilton of San Diego, daughter Kamili Miller of Upper Marlboro, MD, grandson Kamaal Miller of Upper Marlboro, MD, two nieces; Rochelle Dawson (husband Lloyd) of San Diego, and Kimberli Russell of
Los Angeles, CA, nephew Dadisi Franklin, Sr. of San Diego, four great-nieces; Temera Singleton-Tutwiler of Atlanta, GA, Kajun Russell and Brittani Russell of Los Angeles, CA, and Torri Dawson of San Diego, and five great-nephews; Dadisi Franklin, Jr., Asad Franklin, Nathaniel Franklin, and Taj Dawson, all from San Diego, and Brandon Russell
of Los Angeles, CA.
