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Sgt. MELISSA ANN HAND

November 11, 1977 ~ August 14, 2015 (age 37) 37 Years Old


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Melissa Ann Hand Height of Thorton, CO passed while visiting Arkansas. She was the daughter of James Hand and Carla Cook. The loving mother of two children, Daughter; Justice Marie Hand Martinez, Son; Jackson James Hand Max. Her Siblings are: Brother, William Lamphier and Sisters, Elizabeth Leabch and Jamie Hand. Grand Daughter of Sgt. Robert Cook. She was a very loving and humorous person, a Med Student. She also served in the U.S. Army Guard / Reserves, with three tours of duty in the Middle East. She leaves to cherish her memories:her family, a very special aunt; Robyn Papadimitrio and many other relatives and friends. Services will be Friday August 14 at 2:00pm with full military honors from the Army, Patriot Guard Riders, VFW, and the Ft. Logan Staff. Location of services will at Pavillion "A" Ft. Logan National Cemetery Denver, CO. All services were professionally arranged by Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home (Kelly Smith-Director in charge). 2420 Arch Street Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 376-7892 - Office /  612-5607 Kelly Smith. "Serving families Before, During and After." We extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of you who came out to support the family during these hours of bereavement. And to the family for allowing us to serve your famiy. And to Kathy Goldstein of the Patriot Guard Riders. May God continue to bless each one you.We invite you to sign the online guest register/condolence,send flowers and light a " In Memory Of " candle from our website www.gillespiekellyservices.com Sincerely, Kelly Smith - GKFH   


 Service Information

American Legion Service
Friday
August 14, 2015

2:00 PM


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