Flint, Michigan
GUTSUE, MELISSA D. (HALL)
Of Hamtramck formerly
of Goodrich
Age 45, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Visitation 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Melissa was born on August 17, 1966 to Charlene (Nichols) and Douglas Hall. She was an active member of the New Apostolic Church. She attended Goodrich Area Schools graduating in 1984. She was scheduled to graduate December 2012 from Oakland Community College on the Dean's List with a Degree in Business Administration & Marketing. She was an avid reader of romance and mystery novels and could often be found curled up with another favorite book; or camping at the lake with her pets and family. She served as Hamtramck PTO President; held many positions in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts as Den Leader & Scout Master. She founded and chaired many groups working with the families of medically fragile children; Parent Empowerment Project (PEP) Family support Network (FSN) and Together Let's Cope (TLC). She is survived by her husband, Gerald I; children, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Jay, Mikhail and "Adopted" son, Ryan; parents, Charlene and David Pierson, Doug and Peggy Hall; brother, Brian (Kendra) Hall; 3 nephews, Joseph, Trenton and Jacob; many other neighborhood children she loved that called her "mom", Her furry babies, Widgette, Sumo and Sweetie. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Nicholas. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Char,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Melissa's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't seen her since our teens, but it's evident by her obituary she was an amazing women - you must be so proud. So sorry for your loss.
Love, Kimberly
Kimberly Love-Pritchard
April 07, 2012 | Boston, MA
Charlene, Tom and I are very sorry for the loos of your daughter. Hold tight to the beautiful memories you have of her. Thoughts an prayers are with you and her family in this time of grief.
March 26, 2012
Jerry and Family~
Ross and I spent many laugh-filled hours with you and Melissa at PEP functions. She was a wealthy of knowledge, rambunctious and lots of fun. Her many contributions to her family and the arena of special needs will be missed, but always appreciated and remembered fondly.
Ross and Connie Williams
March 26, 2012 | Marshall, MI
So sorry for your loss. Jaimie and I knew Melissa from Parent Empowerment Project. We spent many hours together at functions and Little Mary's. She was a wonderful gal.
Dara & Jaimie Sinnett
March 25, 2012 | Watervliet, MI
Charlene,
I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sally Burton-Sanford
March 23, 2012 | Sterling Heights, MI
I am so sad to hear of Melissa's passing. She and I went to school together in Goodrich, and reading about the full life she led is both heartening and heartbreaking, because it's evident that she will be missed by many, many people. My heart goes out to you--her family and friends. Take care.
Karin Nylander
March 23, 2012 | Goodrich, MI
To Melissa's Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I met Melissa when I moved to Goodrich in the fourth grade. Although we weren't close friends, it was a small school, so we all knew each other.
I am so happy to hear about her life. She must have really blossomed as an adult (which is what we all hope for). I have the greatest respect for women who value being a mom and a wife. From what I read, she was all that and more.
We all are only here for a time, and her time was well...
Kim Clancy
March 23, 2012 | Davisburg, MI
