Sadina Hamilton

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/