Ms. Madelyn Ponders "Jo Jo" Hamilton, age 57 of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her residence.  Jo Jo was born  May 24, 1965 in Dalton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Neil and Linda McCain Ponders.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Roseann "Rosie" Ridley, her husbands, Raymond Ridley and Franklin R. Hamilton, Jr. and a brother, Donnie Ponders.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Miles and Kimberly Ridley; grandchildren, Logan, Kelsi and Jordan Ridley; sister, Sally Hardy; brothers, Roy "Peanut" Ponders and Billy Jack Ponders all of Chatsworth, GA; close friend, Harlan Ridley of Dawsonville, GA; several nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Services to celebrate the life of Ms. Madelyn Ponders Hamilton will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Ponders Melrose Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her family at Ponders Colonial Hills Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum. Family and close friends will serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour on Friday.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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