Sarah M. “Missy” Hamilton, 62, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 23, 2016.
Missy was born on September 13, 1954 in Colorado Springs, CO, and grew up in Lawrence, KS, where she attended Lawrence Public Schools, before going off to Kansas State University to pursue a degree in art, followed by graduate school at Oklahoma State University, where she received her Master’s Degree in art. Missy spent many years in San Francisco, CA where she held various jobs, and had many friends. Missy later returned to Lawrence, to spend time with, and help her parents; Missy was a wonderful artist, and got back-into the “art scene” in Lawrence, the town she loved. Missy loved her friends in the art world in Lawrence, and helped-out with lots of various local charity groups, including her neighborhood association, along with helping with care of her sister Kathy Carlson. Missy was a carrying, and loving “Mom” to Luna, the beautiful dog she adopted from The Lawrence Humane Society. Missy will be missed by her dear friends and family; she leaves behind two nephews: Greg L. Simms (Lawrence, KS), his wife and daughter, along with Chris H. Simms (Blue Springs, MO), his wife and family.
A celebration of Missy’s life will be held Tuesday Sept. 13, 2016 from 3:00pm-4:00pm, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Lawrence, KS.
Missy would love to have you think of her friends at The Lawrence Humane Society, with a donation in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
Missy and I became friends on Facebook due to our shared names, art, and our world views in general. I miss her posts, her humor, and her encouragement very much. Rest in Peace, Missy.
Don and I are saddened to learn of Missy’s passing. We met Missy through her sister Kathy. Our last visit with Missy included a tour of her home where she displayed favorite art pieces and introduced us to her best friend, Luna. Her smiling face will long be remembered.
You are missed, Missy ~ your sensitivity and caring were inspiring and nurturing. Your art endures and those you touched will carry your spirit forward.
I don’t know if you’d be surprised or not, Missy, at the hole you’ve left in the Hillcrest neighborhood. You were the most caring and helpful neighbor to all, including (and especially) neighborhood pets.
Missy and reconnected during my visit with Bob and Mariam. Anytime I would return to KS I was stay with Missy. I will miss her dearly!
A brief message to the wonderful, and dear friends of my Aunt Missy…there are additional plans “in the works” to have a gathering to remember Missy, following the visitation at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at Centennial Park in Lawrence, KS (Just west of 9th & Iowa/*small pavilion area), with some snacks, and beverages.
Fell free to join us, if you can!
THANX!
*weather permitting.