Date of Birth
April 17, 1993
Date of Death
December 15, 2008
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cause of Death
Homicide
Who She Was
Her Story
Annshalike Shanta Hamilton was born on April 17, 1993 to June Leikas and Scott Hamilton in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the youngest of June’s five children. Growing up she and her brother, Anthony and sister Ann Marie, were inseparable; they rode their bikes all around town, and played at neighborhood parks and clubs. Her family and friends called her “Lili.” Annshalike, a sophomore at Patrick Henry High School, was a popular student who wanted to become a lawyer. Before high school she attended Olson, Franklin Jr. High and Hall Elementary schools. She was down to earth, had a good heart and a beautiful smile. At times, she could be sweet and other times opinionated, loud and outspoken. She could walk into a room of strangers and walk out with a friend; she had a big circle of friends and was a fun-loving person.
Annshalike had the ability to spread love and laughter to everyone who was fortunate enough to cross her path. She loved children, and had a close relationship with many of her younger siblings and relatives who loved and looked up to her. She often babysat for her Uncle Eric and Aunt Ann and her little sister Dominiquerenee. Being a true friend was important to Annshalike, which is what she was to her stepsister Tamara, who was one of her best friends.
Her passions included: spoiling her beloved dog Honey who was her sleeping partner, writing poetry, shopping (she lived at the mall) and listening to music, particularly Soulja Boy. She loved her family, the color purple, stuffed animals, eating (constantly raided the refrigerator) and traveling with her father to visit family and friends. She was addicted to the computer and her cell phone.
Annshalike was seven months pregnant. Before giving birth to a daughter she planned on naming Kyra Marie Hamilton, her life ended tragically at age 15. May the angels of heaven watch over her. She will be dearly missed by all who was blessed to have known her. Positives memories of her will live forever in our minds and hearts. She rejoices in heaven with her nephew, Delijahjaun Winden and grandparents, Jerome and Annie Hamilton.
SHE LEAVES TO MOURN HER PASSING AND CHERISH HER MEMORIES
Her Parents: June Leikas and Scott Hamilton (Charlette Hamilton); Siblings: Daniel Leikas, Michael Robinson, Anthony Leikas, Ann Marie Leikas, Tyrone Gordon, Scott Gordon, Derrick Foster, Danyalle Wilson, Tina Wilson, Dorian Hamilton and Dominiquerenee Hamilton; Stepsister: Tamara Rushing, and many loving nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.