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Memories and Condolences
for Darlene Hamilton
Freddie Davis
April 11, 2004
Mrs. Hamilton & Everett:
My heart is filled with so many wonderful memories of our precious gift from God, Doll. For 24 years you all have been like family to me and I'm so very grateful for your love and for sharing Doll with me.
My heart wants to ache, yet I smile and remember what a wonderful person she IS. I'm so proud of Doll for she truly has the victory.
What a glorious day it will be when we all meet again.
Love, "Bruza"
David Twyman
March 23, 2004
May God be with you and thanks for giving us Darlene. she'll be missed
Enga Hopson
March 22, 2004
Darlene,
I remember when we use to go to Joy Garden from work at Hello, Inc., ust to buy their Fried Wonton. I'm still hooked. I will miss the laughter we shared when we reunited again at Hello, like we never had left one another. You were at DMV when I met you and then United Way. You moved on up and as you have moved up to the Heavens as one of God's chosen Angels. Shine like your smile and your personality did when you were here.
Love Enga
Kenneth Mitchell
March 22, 2004
I will always remember "Doll" as a very special person. We had a lot of fun at JMU.
Siomara Dingle
March 22, 2004
To the Hamilton Family:
Though I did not know Darlene, but for a short time I know that she was a gifted and good person. It was definately a pleasure to know her. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Whenever I saw her she always had a glow and a smile to brighten the room. She will be missed by all. May God be with you in this difficult time.
Katrina Henley
March 22, 2004
My Diva Doll,
Darlene words just can't say what I am feeling right now. I can't help but to rejoice in knowing that you have gone on home to glory to be with our Lord. I just recall our last conversation talking about how we love the Lord & how we can't wait to see Him & how we can't wait to get to heaven to get our rewards. Well Darlene I see you have beat me to the finish line. I know & realize now that I got a lot of work & a lot of catching up to do in my ministry, just witnessing the things you have accomplished with only 40 years here with us. God did a mighty thing when He created you my Sister. Just remember you can't crown Him until I get there. I will forever cherish your memory & the legacy that you leave behind & that's to love with all you have & to smile because you never know who is falling in love with it. I will surely miss you. My thoughts & prayers will forever be with the family. REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS!
SING REJOICE!!!!
Patrice Jones Butler
March 21, 2004
"I have overcome the world.
You dont have to worry, we your trials come you can just mediate on this............I have overcome the world.
How awesome it must be to be in the company of the king. For we know to be absent in the body is to be PRESENT with the lord. So with all hands lifted up, and our mouths filled with praise, with our hearts of thanksgiving we will continue to bless the lord. Until we meet again!
Wanda Brown
March 21, 2004
Doll, girl I'm missing you dearly... For my own selfish reasons I want you here with me and Regan, but you are HOME now, and suffer no more. Ms. Hamilton and Everette, just know that Doll and I shared sssooo much together, she was and still is, MY "OTHER SISTAH"!
I LOVE YOU DOLL!! Always, Wanda & Regan
Jeff Conley
March 21, 2004
There will never be another like "Doll" God was at his best when he created her, I will miss her, and will always treasure our memories. Doll, you betta praise him!!!
Mable Jones
March 20, 2004
God be with you
Vicky Maddox, Past President (MCBC)
March 19, 2004
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths". Proverbs 3:5-6
The Music Ministry of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church (Churchhill) express our deepest sympathy to the Hamilton Family. Darlene played at our church during our morning worship when we did not have a musican. Her humble spirit and love for the Lord will be truly missed. She had a smile, a pleasant way, a helping hand, to all she knew. She was so kind, so generous and true. On earth, she nobly did her best. Grant her Jesus, heavenly rest.
Pamela Gentry-Smith
March 19, 2004
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness".
To the Hamilton Family, May God's grace and peace be with you in your time of bereavement. It seems like yesterday, Darlene and I were laughing and enjoying our college days at JMU. It's hard to believe she's gone. But our loss is heaven's gain. Darlene, thanks for the memories.
JMU Roomie, Pam Gentry-Smith
James Stutts
March 19, 2004
I will miss very much working with Darlene at Friends.She has left a wonderful legacy and example for all the children she touched.I hope for strength for her family in the days ahead.
Wynnda & Darrick Jones, Sr.
March 19, 2004
It seems like it was only yesterday when you played the organ at our wedding. You will be missed. We love you, but God loves you best!
Angela Flagg
March 19, 2004
To the Hamilton family: Darlene had a knack for making everyone smile. The warmth of her presence will be missed dearly. She was truly a blessing to all who enjoyed her company. To Sheila, Frank and Reggie: I love you guys and hope that you get through this difficult time. Thank you for welcoming me into your circle. Because of the time we have spent together, I had the joy of getting to know a beautiful person like Darlene. May God be with you and the Hamilton family in your time of sorrow.
William Kennedy
March 19, 2004
Darlene, thank you for deciding to join the Friends family. Your performance in the final employment interview was excellent, you blew us away. One comment was "this is the first time I've ever seen
an interviewee not pause or say ahh to transition from a question to an answer."
While we experienced your love and leadership for a very short time, the hole you have left in the Friends family is huge.
Thank you for blessing us with your
presence.
To the family, our condolences.
Nora Holt
March 18, 2004
Don't think of Darlene as gone away...No chance to say goodbye. I could not wait for you, The angels came and took me. To the other side of through. I'm happy now in Jesus. No more on this earth i'll do, I'll just enjoy Jesus. On the other side of through. Don't weep for me, I am happy my work on earth is done. I'm on the other side of through with the Father and Son, Keep on living for Jesus, do all God wants of you, I'll be waiting at the Gate:
On The Other Side Of Through
Your memory will always last in our hearts forever.
Usher Board # 1
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Chelly Stokes
March 18, 2004
Darlene my sister,
You will be truly missed at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.My girls and I will miss your smile. I can remember in choir rehearsal the laughs and fustrations we shared together.I know your in Heaven playing the piano for the angels screaming "SING ALTO'S".
The tears we shed, now become
the source of life we need to move on
Our sorrows shall not be with us for long
For the heavens have received a bundle of joy
Her beauty will laminate throughout the skies
This alone will stop our cries
The reflection of these years
Should be where Diva Doll lives
In the womb of our hearts
Because her beat will never stop
She carries on with us
Singing her sweet strong melodies
Let these songs echo
Deep into the night
To tuck you in tight
She is at peace
She is at ease
She suffers no more
This beautiful child of God we all adore.
Patricia Couto
March 18, 2004
Darlene was truly one of those rare persons who personifies goodness, caring and, most of all, heart. I missed her from the day she left United Way to take on her new opportunity at Friends and I'll miss her forever now. I still check her old cubicle each day somehow thinking she might still be there with all of her cute toys and decorations from all of the United Way campaigns and events she worked on.
Robert Bullock
March 18, 2004
To the Hamilton Family: “ Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord”. On behalf of the Bullock Family, we send our sincere sympathy. As the Apostle Paul beautifully put it in his letter to the Ecclesia in Philippi, “I press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”. I know without a doubt, our sister Darlene has met the challenge by moving on to be with God. Through her life work, she has proven to show her Christ Like characteristics to those she felt to be in need. With this said, I totally agree with the Apostle words towards Timothy, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”. In Jesus Name Amen.
Michelle McQueen
March 18, 2004
Darlene was an angel all the time. I worked with her at the United Way and she was very supportive and helpful. Her sweet demeanure and attitude made my day a joy. She will be sorely missed and always remembered.
Michelle McQueen
Loaned Executive 2001
United Way
Angela Moseley Scott
March 18, 2004
To Mrs. Hamilton and Everett
I met Darlene two years ago through the United Way, she was our Regional Director contact for my company. She was such a talented women and we often talk about the goodness of God's love. Darlene was working on companies donating computers to her new job. During one of our conversations she said the children had "willing hearts" and that statement I will never forget. Therefore, my company will donate 12 computers to "FRIENDS" in memory of Darlene. May God bless you and keep you through this time of sorrow.
God Bless,
Kamala Benjamin
March 18, 2004
Some Friends Are Forever
Sometimes in life, you find a special friend: someone who changes your life by being a part of it; someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. This is forever friendship, and if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete. You have a forever friend for life. - Laurieann Kelly
Jay Woodley
March 18, 2004
To the Hamilton family
Darlene,("Doll"} has been a good friend,and there was nothing that she would not do to help anyone. She will always be missed, and loved by all. But we know that God has his own plan. And now she is "SAFE IN HIS ARMS."
God Bless,
Gwendolyn Price-Rhone
March 18, 2004
Family
Be not dismayed, whatever betide, God will take care of you. Diva will be missed - Singing and touching lives was her mission -- accomplished.
Rev. Cory Kelley
March 18, 2004
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in christ will rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Darlene....I will see you in the clouds!!!
Judy Anderson
March 18, 2004
To the Hamilton Family. There are many thoughts of love sent to you and prayers for God's special comfort. He is with you and will never leave you.
Jesus said, "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:3
Know that Darlene has gone to a reward in that promise.
Pamela Johnson
March 18, 2004
Darlene-it was such a pleasure to know you for such a short time. I was truly blessed to have met and work with you in the year of 2000 at United Way Headquarters and we stayed in touch from then on. You were so fibrant, energetic, passionate, sincere, and friendly. I will truly miss you, but I know you are safe and is with our heavenly father.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
March 18, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
shelia brown
March 17, 2004
To Ms Darlene Hamilton's family I extend my deepest sympathy to your family. She was a sweet person to be around and always carried a beautiful smile. I will miss her and her singing. She definitely will be missed at Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
EARLETTA TRENT
March 17, 2004
Mrs. Hamilton and Evrette,and all other family and friends of Darlenes', I would like to convey my deepest condolences and offer my prayers to you and yours. I will miss my friend greatly. The memories that I will always keep and cherish of Doll, Wanda and myself are priceless. Our savior has our prize now and we will be able to share her again one day soon.
Anthony Guy
March 17, 2004
In your time of need, may you always know that kind and understanding hearts are there with you. You are never alone.
Jelaine Branch
March 17, 2004
"Friends are like "Angels" who lift us to our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly." I will miss you, DIVA!
Jelaine
Karen Colaw Linkous
March 17, 2004
To Darlene’s family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Darlene and I graduated from Henrico High together. My fondest memories of her include our senior play and all the laughter we shared. She had a memorable role and the crowd loved her! She was a beautiful, talented person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Harry Henderson
March 17, 2004
to GOD be the glory! Darlene is now with our LORD JESUS CHRIST, this is not good bye but see you again soon, I met darlene in 1986 charter line for Zeta at JMU, and even though she will be missed but not forgotten.
Harry
Robert Jones
March 17, 2004
To the Hamilton family. Darlene was a true friend in every sense of the word. Since meeting at James Madison University, we have remained good friends until God called her home. I'll never forget the times at JMU and singing with REJOICE!. She always had a way of making you smile. God has truly called a BLESSED ANGEL home. She will truly be missed. Cast your cares on Him at this time of bereavement. He's the only ONE that can sustain you.
Gayle Lewis
March 17, 2004
To the Hamilton Family and Friends:
I am so sorry for your loss. Darlene was such a wonderful person and a joy to be around. She always had a kind word to offer and a beautiful smile to back it up. It was a pleasure to have known her, and she will always be remembered.
May God keep you and comfort you during this time. My prayers are with you.
david pugh
March 16, 2004
May our Lord and Savior keep you close to his heart. You were special to our family and gave of yourself freely. We will sorely miss you and may our Heavenly Father receive you with open arms and say to you " well done".
Nadine Rozier-Parker
March 16, 2004
To the family and friends of Darlene Hamilton;
Her presence was a true light at Mt Vernon. Her spirit touched so many and she will be truly missed!
Nadine, Charles II and Christopher
Shanda-Monique Barnes
March 16, 2004
To the family of Darlene L. Hamilton: My sincere condolences on the Homegoing of such a wonderful person. I only knew Darlene for a short period of time, but in that time I saw a person who love to laugh, loved life and loved to have fun. She will be greatly missed and memories of her will be treasured. Know that she is resting peacefully until we meet again in God's Eternal Kingdom.
"God took that one. And in my lonely heart He poured His special peace, His tender love;
I cannot doubt that God has drawn me near
To trust Him more until I'm drawn above." --Morris
Laurie Goodwin
March 16, 2004
Heaven has just added it's newest choir member and director! Till we meet again at the throne! Those of us still on earth will miss your wonderful presence.
Cora Dickerson
March 16, 2004
To the family and friends of my beloved friend, prayer partner and sister is Christ Darlene. We must cherish the wonderful memories we have of a young lady who touched so many lives during her short time here. Darlene was never too busy to offer words of encouragement, share a needed prayer. Darlene I will miss hearing your beautiful voice and will miss the wonderful times we shared together but I smile when I think how you are enjoying your heavenly home and I know we will meet again. Your Prayer Warrior Cora Jean
Karen Legato
March 16, 2004
Darlene was one of those rare people in life where even though you've only known her a short while, it feels like a life time. I had the joy and privilege of connecting with Darlene through her work at Friends Association for Children. She quickly became my friend, my respected colleague...a bright spot in my day... a voice of hope and insight...a person who saw the best in all people and all situations. Problems to be solved were always seen as "opportunities". But perhaps her greatest gift to me was her humor. She continually kept me laughing even in the most mundane experiences of life. It's hard for me to fathom working without her. I loved her and will miss her tremendously...but I know she is resting in the arms of God and continuing to shout out to the rest of us to be the best we are called to be. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family and all who have been graced by her presence and friendship. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Darlene, my buddy, thanks for gracing me with your life...I still expect you to keep in touch.
Randy Battle
March 16, 2004
On behalf of the Battle, Monroe, and Winslow Family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Hamilton Family at this very sad time. God called one of the best on home. We love you so much Darlene.
Randy Battle
Shelia Archer
March 16, 2004
Darlene, I will miss you greatly.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."2 Tim 4:7
Milaka Rose
March 16, 2004
To the Family of Darlene Hamilton,
Darlene, as we all know, was a great
person. I knew her years ago when she first came to Mount Calvalry to play for the youth choir when we didn't have a pianist. She was dedicated and took great pride in everything she did in life. I never thought she would beat us all to the finish line, but she ran a good race and is now waiting for everyone else to get to the other side. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers, keep Jesus with you and He will see you through.
GOD Bless you,
Milaka, Melvin, and Riana Rose
BEVERLYN FULTZ
March 15, 2004
DARLENE , YOU'RE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.I ONLY KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME BUT, IN THAT TIME I REALIZED THAT YOU WERE A FUN & GENUINE PERSON. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU THE 2002/ 2003 SUMMERS ON UNITED WAY.
"REST IN PEACE MY SISTER IN CHRIST"
KAREN GOODE
March 15, 2004
TO THE HAMILTON FAMILY, I WISH TO EXTEND MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY. DARLENE WAS A DEFINITE TREASURE. I AM GLAD THAT I HAD THE PRIVILEDGE TO KNOW HER AND SING WITH HER. SHE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HER.
De'Vita Graves
March 15, 2004
Darlene was a blessing to the REJOICE! Community Choir where I met her. She and I communicated through email at work (while we should've been working) about many things. She was grooming my daughter to become the DIVA she was. She will be missed by many! May God comfort and watch over her family and friends.
Dineen R. Powell
March 15, 2004
When I heard of the passing of my dear friend, my heart was deeply sadden. Not simply because she would no longer be here with me, but because it made me think of all the things that I should have done. Just a couple weeks ago, after finding out about her new job, we were set to celebrate at Julian's for lunch; well, she called to postpone our date because of the duties of her new job. I am just sorry that we never made lunch. I will always remember the countless times that we have shared being a part of "REJOICE" and just being friends.
Let this serve as a reminder that time is not promised to no man; and as the saying goes, "don't put off till tomorrow, what you can do today" Call that old friend, give someone a hug, live life, and most importantly, give your life to Christ.
I love you "Diva Doll" and will miss you greatly.
Lisa Maxwell
March 14, 2004
Your smile, your caring heart and your humor will be missed by myself and everyone your came in contact with. I will deeply miss your presence but you definitely have another job to do, watch over us and keep us safe.
Karen Brockenbrough
March 14, 2004
To the family and friends of our beloved sister, Darlene:
God has again chosen one of His best to call from labor to reward. Darlene will be truly missed at Mount Vernon Baptist Church (Westend) where she served faithfully for many years with our finance committee, trustee board and various other choirs (former Voices of Hope choir, Mass and Youth choirs) as the musician. She had a love for the youth and the church which "showed"! Our youth and entire congregation mourned for her dearly as we had our first worship service today without her physical presence although we know her spirit was with us. We praise God for allowing her path to cross with ours here on earth. She has touched so many lives and she will be forever remembered!!!
Darlene knew and loved the Lord - be comforted and know that she is now resting in God's bosom and singing in 'His' heavenly choir.
Our aim is to live as Darlene has which is to always please God by using the talents given to us so that one day we may put on our new heavenly bodies and be at home with the Lord.
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." 2Corinthians 5:8
Christina Battle
March 14, 2004
To the Hamilton family, may God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Darlene you will be missed.
Lacy & James Dickerson
March 14, 2004
On behalf of the Dickerson, Pugh and Townsend families, you will be greatly missed. You were our friend, daughter and sister, and we know that your beautiful spirit will always be with us. We love you very much.
Niki Wright
March 14, 2004
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."2 Tim 4:7
Friends In Christ Gospel Choir
God be with you til we meet again.
Cheryl Bell Jones
March 14, 2004
Darlene and I graduated from Henrico High School together in 1983.We missed her at the 20 year reunion in October. She will be remembered for her beautiful personality and kind nature
Gina Whitaker-Norman
March 14, 2004
May the peace of Christ be with the family and close friends during this time of bereavement.
Barbara Lore
March 13, 2004
As we at Friends Association try to carry on without you, we will try to fulfill your dreams in your memory.
Barbara Lore, Trustee
Darren D. Smith
March 13, 2004
Rest, my friend...1 Day we'll see each other again.
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