Celebration of Life Service for Gabby Hamilton

Sunday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m., Pioneer Memorial Church

Andrews University is saddened to learn of the death of Gabrielle (Gabby) Hamilton, daughter of School of Social Work faculty member, Lloyd Hamilton. Gabby, age 28, died early this morning after a brief illness. She attended the Crayon Box, Ruth Murdoch, Andrews Academy and Andrews University. Lloyd joined the faculty in the School of Social Work in 2020.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, 8655 University Blvd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 with Pastor Timothy Nixon officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 3–5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Additionally, friends may visit with the family on Sunday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Those wishing to share a memory of Gabby online, and find out how to contribute to her memorial fund, may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Michael Nixon, vice president for University Culture & Inclusion, shares, "Over the years I have had the privilege of getting to know all of my sister's friends well. I consider them all like little sisters to me as they spent so much time fellowshipping at my parents' house. Gabby was one of that core group. She always had a smile on her face and was ready to try and make you smile or laugh as well. My heart breaks for her family and for her close friends like my sister who loved and cherished their time with her so much. This is painful and confusing, but we will try as hard as we can to continue clinging to the assurance that we will see her again soon. Rest well, Gabby. We all look forward to seeing your smile once again."

OBITUARY

Gabrielle (Gabby) Breanda Hamilton, age 28, of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.

Gabby was born May 20, 1993, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, to Lloyd & Eunice (Samuels) Hamilton. She graduated from Andrews Academy in 2011, then continued her education at Andrews University receiving her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and Spanish, graduating in 2018. Gabby worked for Centria Autism as a behavioral therapist. When Gabby entered a room people gravitated toward her not only for her sense of style but for her warm and loving personality. Gabby truly never met a stranger. She was a talented musician, playing five different instruments, and loved to sing. Some of her hobbies included traveling, roller skating, playing sports, attending social gatherings, and enjoying long afternoon naps.

Gabby is survived by her parents: Lloyd & Eunice Hamilton; sister Lydian (husband Anthony) Mitchell; grandmother Dothilda (Miss Dotty) Hamilton; nieces & nephews Arcani Mitchell, Malani Mitchell and Jakori Mitchell; close friend Shane Pierre and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.