Tina Louise Hamilton

Tina Louise (Thompson) Hamilton, born March 6th,1952, passed away on April 8th, 2017 at Truman Gardens care facility from lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Robert E. Thompson Jr. and infant daughter Jackie Louise Hamilton. She is survived by her husband, W. Doug Hamilton, son, Hal Hamilton, daughter, Sarah (Hamilton) Nelson, two grandchildren Henry and Evelyn Nelson, her mother, Joyce (Manley) Thompson, her brothers Tommy Thompson, Gary Thompson, Jerry Thompson, her sister Teresa (Thompson) Kasbaum, and many extended family members, colleagues, and friends. Tina was a lifelong caregiver to family, friends, and anyone in need. She was born on March 6th, 1952. Herself a 1970 graduate from Van Horn high school, she also attended Graceland University. She married Doug Hamilton in March of 1973. At Independence Regional Health Center, she was an activities director for the adult day-care program for 15 years. She then turned her career full-time toward being a tax-preparer following in the footsteps of her father. Tina owned Thompson's Tax Service for years, continuing to provide reliable, personalized tax preparation for the community. Refusing to turn anyone away in need of her service, she was often overworked and underpaid, often helping the elderly, veterans, immigrants, and mentally and physically challenged individuals- all were welcome and treated with professionalism and compassion. Although she rarely tied herself to one singular congregation, she was a deeply spiritual person, and member of the Community of Christ. She was seen often at Graceland University, reunions, camps, and various congregational retreats. Known to many simply as "Mama Tina" or "Grandma Tina" she was a mother and grandmother to anyone who needed her support. She found joy in many things including; being outside, fishing, collecting driftwood and seashells, working in the yard, tending to flowers, and feeding the deer. She was a creative woman with a gift for sewing and writing who loved Halloween. Tina was always more concerned with others than she ever was with herself. She led a life of personal sacrifice to provide love and support to her family and friends. Always willing to help, never sitting down, her work ethic was unparalleled- along with her love of family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held in a memorial service on Friday, April 14th, at 10:00 a.m. at Lee's Summit Community of Christ congregation 1101 NE Independence Ave, Lee's Summit MO 64068.

Tina Louise Hamilton

March 6, 1952 - April 8, 2017