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Clarissa Hamilton Obituary

Clarissa L. Hamilton N. CHARLESTON - Mrs. Clarissa L. Hamilton of North Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2014. Mrs. Hamilton is the wife of the Honorable Lonnie Hamilton III; mother of Dr. Kendra Y. Hamilton of Charlottesville, VA.; the sister of Tomasina (the late Abraham) Stewart of Florence, SC, Dr. James K. Hill of Washington, DC, Shirley (Robert) Williams, Greenwood, SC and Edith (Rev. Ira) Culbreath of Greenwood, SC and the special aunt of Zoe'Lia Culbreath. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Delta Sigma Sorority Inc. and the Episcopal Church Women. The family will receive friends at 4304 Waterview Circle, North Charleston, SC. The funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at: www.hiltonsmortuary.com. Professional service provided by HILTON'S MORTUARY, INC. 1852 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405: (843) 554-2117. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2014.

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Billy and Bennie Wooten

January 30, 2014

Dear Hamilton Family,
Be comforted by the precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt condolences,

ALPHONSE MOUZON WITH MRS CLARISSA L. HAMILTON

January 20, 2014

George Johnson

January 19, 2014

To Mr Hamilton & Family: My thoughts of Mrs. Hamilton is her humility in sharing you with all of your students. The extra efforts that you gave and so did she by extending herself, finally struck me. Surely you can remember the morning I missed you for Allstate Band, and she personally, graciously and pleasantly brought me to Orangeburg. Thanks then and now for both of your positive influences in my life. God Bless.

January 17, 2014

MR Hamilton and Kendra we are sorry for your loss and ours too!the magnitude of kindness and care MRS Hamilton showed the Band Members(BWHS) over the years made us feel exclusively welcome to call the Hamilton home - after greeting and speaking to her ,she would gracefully laugh, and unselfishly give MR Hamilton the telephone. That's an incalculable depth of Love to so many families whose children became prosperous adults and productive citizens, because she touched our lives. MR Hamilton and Kendra ,thanks to you and God for this memory of MRS Hamilton as she enjoys her Holy presence with GOD . Our prayers are with you on this journey. The Batemans, Rev Robert L (Rosalind)Bateman JR, Columbia SC 29210.

Rev. Nathaniel & Lela (Williams II) Heyward, Sr.

January 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elizabeth Stanley

January 13, 2014

Lonnie and Kendra,

Clarissa's infectious laughter and cheerful nature has always brought joy to everyone's lives. Continue to honor and cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The family of Thomas and Rosemary Carr

Harold Carrillo

January 13, 2014

To my Friend Lonnie & Kendra: I am saddened to learn of Ms. Clarissa's passing. She & my mother (Blanche Campbell-Carrillo) were colleagues & close friends during their days as educators at A.B. Rhett Elementary. I can remember them collaborating over the phone at night to better educate black children in Charleston. May you find peace in knowing that she touched countless lives and her legacy will live on.

Melvin Smalls

January 12, 2014

To Mr Hamilton and Kendra. Mrs Hamilton was a great lady with a gentle sole and will be dearly miss. We will keep your family in our prays.

Lillian Y. Robinson

January 12, 2014

To the Hamilton Family
I share comfort in knowing Clarissa is no longer suffering. I send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without Clarissa.
Lillian Robinson, former co-worker Sanders-Clyde Elementary school

Kim and Johnae wittrell and Simmons

January 11, 2014

I am praying to for keleigh zernae keisha zoey dee and mr.Hamilton and hamilton family I will keep my best friend in prayer and kendra i will miss her as aunt too and a friend loving kind nice sweetie young lady i am so sorry for the lost..:-(

Louise Jackson

January 11, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. Hamilton was blessed with beauty inside and out. Her spirit of gentleness was so evident whenever she visited Mr. Hamilton in the band room and attended band events. God heals your broken hearts by giving you beautiful memories for a lifetime.
L. Jackson, Class of 1969

Patricia M. Marzett

January 11, 2014

I will miss your smile, my Soror. Thank you for always wearing your letters. GOD bless you eternally in the Heavens. Love ya, mean it!!!

January 10, 2014

We were saddened to learn of the loss of Clarissa. May God confort you during this time of your loss.

Louis and Marsha Hassell

Charles (TJ) & Phyllis Garner

January 10, 2014

The Hamilton Family.
You all have our deepest sympathy. May the memories you shared with Mrs. Hamilton comfort you during this most challenging time. God Bless.

Latonya Hamilton

January 10, 2014

It is a sad day for everyone that an angel has left us. God mad plans to have an Angel call and it was you Aunt Clarissa.you will be missed not just for the work you have done but the love you spread to everyone near and dear to you. I only knew you for a short while , but it felt like a life time. I will miss you so much, but God knows best.

January 10, 2014

I am deeply sorry for you loss, God has taken another one of his angels home to at peace with him.She willed miss so much.
Dorothy A. Singleton, Goose Creek,SC

January 10, 2014

Dear Mr. Hamilton and Family,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Hamilton. Continue to trust in the Lord and let Him be your comforter and leaning post.
With sympathy,
Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls, Jr.

Kenneth & Evelyn Richardson

January 10, 2014

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

LeRoy Smalls,Jr

January 10, 2014

My deepest sympathies.

Rebecca Jones

January 10, 2014

Thinking about you and sorry for your loss.

HOKE GREINER

January 10, 2014

Condolences on the loss of Clarissa. She will be missed.

Sharon Fickens

January 10, 2014

Mrs.Hamilton was a wonderful teacher at Sanders Clyde. May her soul rest in peace.

Terri Collins Tinsley

January 9, 2014

WE,THE GRADUATES OF TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, ARE CONSCIOUS OF OUR OBLIGATIONS TO BOTH FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS AND DEPENDABLE LEADERS. JOINING THE THOUSANDS OF TUSKEGEE ALUMNI, WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO BE WORTHY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF OUR ALMA MATER; TO REALIZE IN OURSELVES HIGH STANDARDS OF INTEGRITY AND COMPETENCE; TO FULFILL IN OURSELVES HER TRADITION OF UNSELFISHSERVICE TO MANKIND; TO GIVE LIBERALLY OF OUR TIME, TALENTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ASSURE HER CONTINUED VIABILITY; AND IN THE NEAR AND DISTANT FUTURE, WE WILL MEET LIFE'S CHALLENGES WITH COURAGE AND DIGNITY.

YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!

MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE ALWAYS WITH YOU!!!

LOVE YOU GODMOMMIE!!!
SOROR TERRI COLLINS TINSELY, M.S., B.S., B.S.
FOUNDER - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
RADFORD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

PAUL TINSLEY, B.S.
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

SHANDON COLLINS, M.S., JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, B.A., B.A., B.A.
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY AT MOOREHEAD

Doris Garner

January 9, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tamara Derricotte Rios

January 9, 2014

To Lonnie and Kendra, My heart is full right now. Clarissa was a true example of grace and elegance. She is now with our Heavenly Father in heaven but her memory will forever be with us. Love, Tamara Derricotte Rios (Tam) and the Derricotte Family

Betty Smalls

January 8, 2014

To: The Hamilton Family

May the memories you shared with your wife/mother comfort you during this most challenging time. I pray that God will bless you and give you peace.

aaron brown

January 8, 2014

sorry for the loss of mrs.clarissa l.hamilton
aaron brown,councilman town of summerville sc

January 7, 2014

Dear Lonnie,

Extending our deepest sympathy to you and your family during your loss and sorrow.

Eartha Lee Whaley & Family

Debbie Lucas

January 7, 2014

Mr. Hamilton My Condolence goes out to you and your Family. I Pray for Comfort doing your time of Sorrow. Mrs.Hamilton will be missed. It truly was a Pleasure having Mrs.Hamilton residing on Edisto Hall.

January 7, 2014

I will always remember her beautiful smile when we greeted each other. May God continue to bless you and your family.

James/Rosemarie B. West

Mary Freeman

January 7, 2014

Thank you to the Hamilton family for allowing us at White Oak to share her for a season. I will miss her. God love her so much, that He wanted her with Him now. Stay in God perfect will

Ms. Jeanette Fields,Mrs. Jocelyn Hazel & (The K-B Class at CPA )

January 7, 2014

To The Hamilton Family:
You all have our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God be with you all during this time of bereavement.

January 7, 2014

Mr Hamilton and Kendra;

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Sharing your sorrow at the loss of someone so dear. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and The Family in your time of grief. Just remember weeping may endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning.

With Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Point Family
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School

Mary Mears

January 7, 2014

Mr. Lonnie Hamilton and Family,
Mrs. Hamilton was a kind, gentle, and caring teacher. My prayers are with you all.

Alphonse Mouzon

January 7, 2014

My prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to the entire family of Mrs. Clarissa L. Hamilton. I'm so sad and feeling down right now - knowing that she is no longer with us physically. She was always sweet and kind to me. She was angel on Earth. Now God has sent for Mrs. Hamilton to join Him in Heaven with his other angels. No more pain and suffering for her. I will miss Mrs. Hamilton dearly. I will never forget her kindness, warm smile and soft voice. May she rest in peace.

Paulette Gadsden-Backmon

January 6, 2014

Mr. Hamilton, Kendra and family you will always be in our prayers.
The Gadsden Family

January 6, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the loss of a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Annette and Ronnie Gadsden

January 6, 2014

Dear Friend Lonnie,

The Reverend David Williams and his wife, Linda, send their heartfelt condolences on the passing of Clarrisa. Our prayers are with you this day, and for her eternal resting place with our Lord Jesus.

With warm regards on this sad occasion,

David+

Honor to my Greek Sister

Rebecca Williams-Small

January 6, 2014

Elder Rebecca N. Small, Newark, N. J. Sweet memories that will last a lifetime. Bonds-Wilson had an awesome Band because of you , My Condolence to you an the family.

Carol Lawrence

January 6, 2014

Mrs. Clarissa Hamilton was a genuine jewel. Whenever I would call, I could hear her voice light up just from hearing from me. She and Mr. Hamilton adopted my family and me as their children, and we thank God for them and their love. Her warmth and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Farewell, Mother Hamilton, for now; I will see you again where there will be no more death, no more pain, and God will wipe away all of our tears. To the Hamilton family, We share your pain - and your hope.
Deacon Carol Louis Lawrence, Bonds-Wilson HS, 1959

Hillery and Yvette Douglas

January 6, 2014

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

January 6, 2014

TO THE HAMILTON FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOST. MAY THE GOOD LORD COMFORT YOU.

EDRICA CHAPLIN (MUSC)

Cynthia Sweeney

January 6, 2014

To the Honorable Lonnie Hamilton, III and Dr. Kendra Hamilton:
I am so sorry for the lost of your wife and mother----my soror. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's sweet Holy Spirit comfort you during this time of your bereavement and always.

Cynthia Lawrence Sweeney

Lori Jo Simmons

January 6, 2014

Rest in peace Mrs. Clarissa. On behalf of AAA Team with express your our deepest sympathies.

anita whitney-sanders

January 5, 2014

The Hamilton family,
I recently had the pleasure of taking care of the beautiful Mrs. Clarissa Hamilton for a short while at White Oak Manor Rehab. Facility. She was so beautiful and that smile ooh so indelible!It seemed as if Ihad known her for years. She took her illness with such grace.My hall had the pleasure of celebrating her birthday with Mr hamilton and company and He showered her with a special tribute, what a time it was. That spoke volumes of Mr.Hamilton to his wife. Ipraythe love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief,may your heart and soul find peace and comfort.sincerely

Chicquetta Lee-Fullilove

January 5, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

Tranise Johnson, RN

January 5, 2014

I had the pleasure of caring for Mrs. Hamilton over the past year. She was such a sweet lady. I'll always remember her beautiful smile & the way her eyes would light up when I walked in the room. I can still hear saying, "There you are, give me that bag of peanuts". She was a beautiful soul. My thoughts & prayers are with you Mr. Hamilton and the rest of your family during this time.

Vermell Smith-Robson

January 5, 2014

You and family are in my prayers.

Jimmie Martin

January 5, 2014

R.I.P

Eve

January 5, 2014

Sorry for this loss to your family. The loving-kindness of God can sustain you through this very sad time. May the loving support of family and friends bring you a measure of comfort.

January 5, 2014

Dear Lonnie and family, so sorry to hear of the departure of ms Clarissa to join the heavenly host of those gone on before, may God grant you the strength to get through these days ahead, for to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
much blessing
Christine Johnson-Pelzer
Daughter of the late Sadie/Herman Hamilton, Orlando Fl.

William and Donna Driskell

January 5, 2014

Mr. Lonnie Hamilton and Family
May God Bless you and give you strength during this hour. God will see you through.

Harris Capps

January 5, 2014

Dear Lonnie Hamilton and Family,
May the following scripture comfort you.
Romans 8:38
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”.
Harris Capps and family

Jeanette Stewart

January 5, 2014

Mr. Hamilton & Family.
My heartfelt sympathy for loss of your loved one. May the light of God be upon you and yours. May her memories bring comfort . God bless!
Respectfully,
Jeanette Stewart & Family

January 5, 2014

A very special and gracious lady. So sorry for your loss.

Sandra Flowers

January 5, 2014

To Mr. Lonnie Hamilton and Family,
I send my condolences and pray that God gives you comfort at this time.

Brenda Randolph

January 4, 2014

Mr. Hamilton and Kendra; you have my heartfelt sympathy.

Wayne & Valerie Anderson

January 4, 2014

Mr. Hamilton & Kendra & Family God is our refuge and our strength. May He help Guide you with strength and peace in the days to come. We love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ernest & Cherry Pinckney

January 4, 2014

Mr. Hamilton & Kendra & Family Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot bear. Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding, We Love you, and you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mazel Thomas

January 4, 2014

Uncle Lonnie and family, you have my deepest sympathy. I am praying for you all during this difficult time.

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