Funeral service for Melanie Thomas Hamilton, age 57 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday April 11, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bryan Bult officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hamilton passed away Wednesday April 8, 2015 at her residence.
A native of Memphis, TN, Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of Donna Rier Thomas and Dr. Jim Thomas who survive. She was office manager for Mack Hamilton DDS and a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. She loved her family, being outdoors playing tennis and golf and traveling. Her greatest joy was her granddaughter Haley Brown.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband Dr. Mack Hamilton of Fayetteville, two daughters Dr. Amy (Troy) Constantine of Lafayette, LA, Laura (Jonathan) Brown of Fayetteville, granddaughter Haley Brown of Fayetteville, sister Lisa (Gary) Dean of Memphis, TN, brother Dr. Jet (Elizabeth) Thomas of Memphis, TN, one great niece Virginia Grace Dean, four nephews Hunter (Whitney) Dean, Michael Dean, Parker Thomas, Sam Thomas, aunt Barbara Wennemark of Memphis, TN, and two cousins Sherrye Willett and Larry Stewart.
Visitation with the family will be Friday April 10, 2015 from 4-8 p.m at the Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to Fayetteville-Lincoln County Library, Fayetteville A.R.P. Church or the American Cancer Society.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Melanie Thomas Hamilton.
Melanie Thomas Hamilton
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#1 Comment By Cathy Barksdale On April 8, 2015 @ 7:24 pm
Melanie was a true gift from God to all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She will be missed by all.
#2 Comment By Linda Mullins On April 8, 2015 @ 8:19 pm
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#3 Comment By DeLois O’Neal Thompson On April 8, 2015 @ 8:22 pm
Dearest family,
My heart is saddened for the family in the loss of a wonderful lady. May God wrap his loving and caring arms around the family and I pray for peace and comfort for today and the days ahead. She will be missed by many but she made the world a better place seeing her infectious smile. Mack, I will pray for you, friend. To the girls, share your mother’s memories with your children so her life can live in them.
With deepest sympathy.
#4 Comment By Rickey Honey On April 8, 2015 @ 8:47 pm
Prayers to all the family! Melanie will be missed by many and was always a big help to us in the City recreation Dept.
#5 Comment By Ben King On April 8, 2015 @ 8:53 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a special lady who loved her family so very much.
Ben and Regina King.
#6 Comment By Rosemary Clark On April 8, 2015 @ 9:06 pm
I’m sorry to hear this. May the peace of God be with you and your family, Mack.
Rosemary Clark
#7 Comment By Charlotte Brown On April 8, 2015 @ 9:13 pm
Dr. Mack, Amy, and Laura,
I have no words to express how sorry I am about Melanie. I never met a kinder, gentler soul, one who was so very vibrant. A truly beautiful lady…Godspeed, Charlotte
#8 Comment By Abby Underwood On April 8, 2015 @ 9:16 pm
Dear Mack, Amy, Laura & family,
Melanie was a very sweet friend who will be remembered fondly always. I’ll miss our horse chats! I won’t be able to attend the visitation or service but I will be thinking of you all.
Love, hugs and prayers!
Abby
#9 Comment By Vickie Startup On April 8, 2015 @ 9:21 pm
I remember the day Bill and I met Melanie. I remember telling Mack then she was special. Over the years it proved to be so true. She had such a lovely spirit about her. It showed on her face, in her beautiful smile, and especially her eyes. It can be said with certainty that she loved people deeply from her heart and expressed kindness out of the overflow of that love. One does not meet many people in life that exemplify graciousness as Melanie did. We are grateful to have known her. Our prayers are with Mack, Amy, Laura, and her entire family. May God bless you and give you His peace. Vickie and Bill Startup
#10 Comment By Dennis and Marie Caldwell On April 8, 2015 @ 9:32 pm
So sorry for the loss of Melanie. Mack you and the girls as well as all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Nelson and Kathy Boice and Scott On April 8, 2015 @ 9:35 pm
There are no words to comfort you at this time. Know you all are loved and Melanie was a special lady that was loved by everyone! Hugs
#12 Comment By Amy Osteen On April 8, 2015 @ 9:47 pm
Melanie was one of those rare people who was always the same no matter who she was around. She always had the same graciousness. Because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow, Love, Amy . Osteen
#13 Comment By Amy Osteen On April 8, 2015 @ 9:50 pm
Melanie was one of those rare people who was always the same no matter who she was around. Her graciousness always came through. Because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow. Love, Amy S. Osteen
#14 Comment By Rick Hall On April 8, 2015 @ 9:57 pm
Praying for you and your family. So sorry to here this.
#15 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On April 8, 2015 @ 10:11 pm
Mack, Amy, Laura and family,
Melanie was a kind, sweet, humble and caring lady. Our hearts ache for you all. You are in our prayers for comfort.
Love, The Badenhop Family
#16 Comment By Carla Watt Stovall On April 9, 2015 @ 12:12 am
So sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
#17 Comment By Carla Watt Stovall On April 9, 2015 @ 12:18 am
I am so sorry for your loss,praying for God to give you strength and love through such a difficult time.
#18 Comment By Shirley Smith On April 9, 2015 @ 12:50 am
Mack and Family
I am so sorry for your loss you will be in my prayer.
Shirley Smith
#19 Comment By Waid Ray On April 9, 2015 @ 1:21 am
Mack/Lisa, so sorry to hear about Melanie. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Waid
#20 Comment By Karen Dye On April 9, 2015 @ 1:58 am
Mack and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. When i think of Melanie I see the embodiment of a Proverbs 31 woman and a southern lady. May God wrap your family in His loving arms. Praying for you. Karen Dye
#21 Comment By L. Susan Stroup and Ruth Fife On April 9, 2015 @ 3:35 am
Mack, Amy, Laura and family, our hearts ache with yours. You will continue to be in our prayers as you make this journey.
#22 Comment By Linda (Towry) Overton On April 9, 2015 @ 4:01 am
Mack and family, I want you to know how sorry I am about Melanie’s passing. She was such and sweet, fine person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
#23 Comment By Oneita Wolaver On April 9, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Melanie was a sweet person, always friendly. My prayers are with you all.
#24 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On April 9, 2015 @ 1:12 pm
Mack and Girls,
We are so very sorry of hear of your loss. We never encountered Melanie that she did not have that wonderful smile on her face. May your precious memories comfort you during this very difficult time. You are all in our prayers and thougts.
#25 Comment By Ruthie Jeans On April 9, 2015 @ 2:30 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. Just so grateful she is no longer suffering. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.
#26 Comment By Tiffany Atchley On April 9, 2015 @ 5:24 pm
Dr. Mack, Laura and Amy,
My heart is broken about the passing of Melanie. I know she is in a such better place but the dentist office will never be the same without her smiling face welcoming me as I come in. I am praying for you all as you face the following days ahead. Such joy to know we will see her again in the glories of heaven one day. Praying for Gods hands to hold you each closely.
#27 Comment By Richard and Janet Petrina On April 9, 2015 @ 7:31 pm
Mack, Amy & Laura:
Please know that our hearts ache with yours. Your precious Melanie was a kind, gentle and caring person. She had a wonderful smile and welcoming eyes. She will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#28 Comment By Beverly West On April 10, 2015 @ 12:50 am
Beverly West
Mack, my heart goes out to you and yours in the loss of Melanie. She always had such a beatiful smile on her face. I will never forget your visit to us on your honeymoon as you were on your way to the Grand Canyon. Sorry I can’t be there for her service. Love you.
#29 Comment By Jim and Libby Ladyman On April 10, 2015 @ 12:02 pm
The best memories playing mixed doubles with Melanie. So sweet and good natured, but tough as nails at the net. Awesome memories.
#30 Comment By Judy Campbell On April 10, 2015 @ 5:54 pm
Dear Mack, Amy, Laura & family,
Thinking of you all and praying you will all feel the love and care being sent to you from myself and all others who love you. Melanie was a
beautiful person inside and out and I will miss her. Praying for you in the coming days. Love, Judy Campbell
#31 Comment By Jim Ladyman On April 10, 2015 @ 6:48 pm
Awesome mixed doubles partner. Sweet natured but tough as nails at the net. Best memories ever. She is a cherished memory. Jim
#32 Comment By Beverly West On April 10, 2015 @ 9:52 pm
Mack, what a shock that Melanie has gone on to her reward. I have such fond memories of you and her stopping by to see us on your honeymoon, on your way to the Grand Canyon. Hang in there and know you are in our prayers. I love you, Bev
#33 Comment By Melanie Hauck Peruski On April 10, 2015 @ 10:45 pm
So sorry for your lose, my thoughts and prayers for Dr. Mack and his family during this time.
#34 Comment By Tim and Laura Rigdon On April 11, 2015 @ 1:51 pm
To the Hamilton Family
We were so sad to hear about Melanie’s passing. We have been gone from Fayetteville for many years but can still remember her kind voice and beautiful smile. She always had such pleasant sweet personality that made everyone around her smile. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. So very very sorry for your family’s loss.
Tim and Laura Rigdon
#35 Comment By Joe & Joyce Brown On April 13, 2015 @ 3:30 am
So deeply sorry for your loss.
Joe & Joyce Brown
#36 Comment By Donnie and Rita Parks On April 13, 2015 @ 8:20 pm
We are so saddened for Melanie’s passing. She was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She ran the office so efficiently. When we ride by the office, or just think of Melanie’s and Lynn’s memories; they will always be embedded in our souls and hearts. Our hearts ache for you and your family and the Johnson Family. They will sadly be missed.
#37 Comment By Bill Towry On April 13, 2015 @ 10:07 pm
Mack I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
#38 Comment By Tina Peel On April 15, 2015 @ 4:48 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. God Bless.
#39 Comment By Ola Archer On April 20, 2015 @ 12:29 am
Mack, so very sorry for you and your families loss. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Ola
#40 Comment By Randy & Amy Brazier On May 8, 2015 @ 9:29 am
Our hearts are so saddened by Melanie’s passing. Life has lost a little bit of its luster now that this wonderful lady is gone. Dr Mack we are so very sorry for your loss and we would have come for the visitation but didn’t find out until it was over. We will miss her so very much.