Alexis Nicole Betsill Hamilton, age 37 of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born in Atlanta on September 11, 1988, Alexis was the daughter of John Betsill and Ivey Saylor Bennett. Alexis was an incredible sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, as well as WWE wrestling. She also loved anything Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel Comics. Alexis was an animal lover, especially her cats “Slippers” and “Nutter Butter,” and she also had started crocheting. Alexis had been quickly building relationships and bonds with her work family at TJ Maxx, where she was employed. More than anything, Alexis loved being a mom to Oliver, the great love of her life.
Survivors include her husband Charlie Hamilton and son Oliver Charles Hamilton of Clarkesville, father and stepmother John and Deanna Betsill of Palmetto, mother Ivey Saylor Bennett of West Point and Clarkesville, step-siblings Ashley and Matt Noel of Hiram and Kris and Alma Betsill of Chicago, IL, grandmother Joyce Payne of West Point, sister in law Katie Hamilton of Clarkesville, nephews Cash Noel and Colt Noel, nieces Holly Galasso and Penny Galasso, and aunt and uncle Audra and Steve Galasso of Peachtree City.
A gathering celebrating Alexis’s life will be held at Locos Grill & Pub, 601 S. Enota Drive NE, Gainesville, GA, on Saturday, February 28th, from 2-5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habersham County Animal Shelter, 4231 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.
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