Sadina Hamilton Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Charleston, South Carolina

Sadina M. Hamilton, 81, of West Ashley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Sadina was born in Charleston, SC on June 22, 1944, to the late Sadie Hamilton (nee Jackson) and late Lonnie Hamilton Jr. She was 1 of 13 children: Lonnie Hamilton III, Herman Hamilton (deceased), Benjamin Hamilton (deceased), Nomanda Hamilton, Olivia Cohen (Seymour), Howard Roberts (deceased), Audrey Johnson (deceased), Evelynne Brown, Marvella Lambright, Nadiyah Abdur-Rahim, Laulita Horton, and Theron Hamilton (deceased). Sadina graduated from Bonds-Wilson High School in 1962, later serving 8 years as President of the Class Reunion Committee. Following her father's example, she advocated for the civil rights of Blacks throughout her life and as a teen was jailed for 3 days due to her participation, delivering a speech at a rally held at Mother Emanuel Church upon her release. Sadina worked for BellSouth and retired after 30 years of service. She continued to work a life of service in retail and nursing as well as volunteering for the Charleston County Foster Care Review Board in her spare time. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling with family, visiting Rome, Florence, Venice, London, Bahamas and the Hawaiian Islands. She was a gifted seamstress, customizing outfits to reflect her individual style and gardening with a green thumb. Sadina was a HUGE football fan, especially of the Carolina Panthers, and enjoyed watching games live or on television. She participated for a stint with the Charleston Gospel Choir and regularly contributed her vocal talents to her church choir throughout her life. Being a woman of immense faith and as a member of Greater Trinity AME Church, Sadina led the Missionary Society both as President and Vice-President for a combined 16 years. She is survived by her loving children and grandchildren: Monique Taylor-Kincaid (Frederick) and grandchildren, William and Sadie; Brigette Taylor (Tim) and grandchildren Ian and Kennedy; Zachary Taylor (Carolyn) and grandchildren, Emery and Eleanor; and Jade Terry as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and "framily". In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Heart Association at heart.org Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), https://donorservices.alz.org/