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Melissa Jeanette Hamilton

1971 - 2022

Melissa Jeanette Hamilton obituary, 1971-2022, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1971

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Melissa Hamilton Obituary

Melissa Jeanette
(Roland) Hamilton
April 27, 1971
June 9, 2022

Melissa "Me-giggle-lissa" Roland Hamilton, 51, of Colorado Springs, CO died unexpectedly. Born in Wichita, KS, Melissa was the daughter of Frankie (Crabtree) Roland and Arnold Roland, Jr. For the past eleven years, Melissa had worked in housekeeping for the Medalion Retirement Community in Colorado Springs.

Melissa and her husband, Lee Hamilton, were married December 1, 1994 in Winfield, KS. They moved to Colorado Springs in 2008 and embraced the beauty and activities, enjoying walks in Garden of the Gods, Colorado College Hockey, Broadway at the Pikes Peak Center, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and camping. Melissa was loved and will be remembered by her husband Lee of 27 years, her mother Frankie and sister Ruth Roland (David Petersen), all of Colorado Springs. She will also be remembered by brothers Dan Roland (Peggy Brown) of Silverlake, OH, Sean Roland (Lynn Andrews) of Moraga, California, a niece, nephews, and many friends.

Melissa knew how to live life and enjoyed bringing everyone along with her. She attended East United Methodist Church with her mother and sang in the choir when she could. She was adored by her niece and nephews, partly for her ability to play with them endlessly and her knack for pairing them with the stuffed animal they would most want to cuddle. After spending many days playing with Melissa and a Weebles Playhouse, her oldest nephew would mention her and "her little people" in his bedtime prayers. And a younger nephew still travels the country with the CareBear she gave to him as a baby. Once, she attended a college basketball kickoff practice event while visiting her brother at Kent State University. She and Lee signed up for an opportunity to be in an oncourt contest. Lee's name was called, but he wouldn't go down to the court so Melissa jumped up, ran onto the court and had a blast shooting baskets with the women's team. She kept her friends on social networks guessing what color she would dye her hair next, and loved the color purple and all things bling bling.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 23rd from 6 - 8pm at Swan Law Funeral Home. A funeral service and reception is scheduled for Friday, June 24th at 10:00am at East United Methodist Church followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 19, 2022.

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Cindy Yeager

July 8, 2022

I was a co-worker of Melissa for several years! She was the sweetest most fun loving person I have ever known! She will be missed by all who knew and loved her!

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Juanita Fernandez

June 21, 2022

Melissa I remember when we would hide in the chaple and hoping they wouldn't catch us by your crazy laugh Melissa you were the sweetest person .I had fun working with you RIP my friend

Dannell McNeil

June 18, 2022

Melissa, your laugh made all of us at work happy thru the good and bad days at work, I enjoyed your sense of humor, from different colors of hair, to the little springy Barrets things clipped to your hair!!! I looked forward to hearing your laugh in the break room and on the work floors..... I thank GOD that HE shared you with all of us over at work & within our day to day personal lives.
I know you are enjoying your new home with our HEAVENLY FATHER & I know, your laughter has been welcomed in Heaven just as much as it was welcomed to us on Earth!!! You are truly family!!!!

Annette Ball

June 18, 2022

Beautiful soul. Now resting in the arms of the Lord. You are missed

Kendra Tillman

June 18, 2022

You always had such a bubbly, upbeat, positive energy. You poured love into everyone you met. You had a laugh that lit up the entire room. I will miss you dearly, Melissa. As will so many others. You may be gone, but never forgotten. The impact you left behind will continue to inspire the hearts of many others, including myself. I love you, my friend. Soar high.

Dawn and Lonnie Miller

June 18, 2022

Melissa still can´t believe you´re gone you will truly be missed by so many people you were a great friend and a terrific wife to Lee an amazing daughter thanks for always making people laugh you always had a smile on your face you have a heart of gold heaven really has gained a beautiful angel rest in peace my dear friend

Dawn and Lonnie Miller

June 18, 2022

Melissa we miss you still can´t believe your gone thank you for always making us laugh you truly were a hard worker a great friend you and a wonderful wife to lee and a amazing daughter you will be missed by so many people heaven has truly gain a angel with a amazing heart rip my dear friend

Debby Mora

June 17, 2022

The medalion will not be the same with out your giggles filling the hallways. Gonna miss you .

Debbie livato

June 17, 2022

I miss you very much my friend

Vicki Collins

June 16, 2022

Heaven truly has more joy, giggles and happiness since Melissa joined her father Arnold in heaven. We will see you again, and remember you until that day arrives. My deepest condolences to you, Franke and family.

Kendra Thompson

June 16, 2022

Your giggles always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be greatly missed. Frankie I pray for peace and love for you.

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Jun

23

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501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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24

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East United Methodist Church

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