Mary Louise Hamlett passed away on January 31, 2013 at the age of 92 at Emeritus of Danville. She formally resided at 1205 North Main Street, Danville. She was born September 6, 1920 in Gretna, Virginia to the late Millard and Homie Hamlett. She worked at Dan River Mills for 40 years. Ms. Hamlett is survived by two sisters, Ms. Fleecy Hamlett and Mrs. Janey Roark. Survivors also include five nephews and three nieces. She was predeceased by a special friend and companion, Herman Rowland and by her sisters, Homie Yeatts and Evelyn Haraway; and brothers, Felix Hamlett and Jimmy Hamlett. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend R. G. Rowland officiating. The family will be at the residence of Mrs. Janey Roark, 249 Southland Drive, Danville. The family would like to thank the staff at Emeritus of Danville for their services. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Hamlett family.