Karen Cox Hamlett

Hortense – Karen Cox Hamlett, 69, of Hortense passed away Thursday (July 10, 2025) at her residence.

Born in Greensboro, NC her parents were James Fletcher Cox and Betty Hughes Cox. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Fletcher Cox, III and Donald Cox.

Karen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved going to the beach, bird watching, doing jigsaw puzzles, listening to music and most of all loved spending time with family and her grandchildren.

Survivors include 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Tarah Lee of Ramseur, NC. And Kaitlinn Weerts (Shawn) of Hortense; 4 grandchildren, Alexis Lee, Ethan Lee, Olivia Weerts, and John Weerts; and also several other relatives and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be held Friday (July 18, 2025) at 2 PM at 296 Horseshoe Dr. Hortense, GA. 31543

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at www.fryefh.com.