Annette Black Hammons - spry2
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Annette Black Hammons, age 95, passed away on June 30, 2020. She was born October 23, 1924 in Athens, AL to Ross and Bertha McCormack Black who preceded her in death. She eloped and married her longtime friend and love, Thomas Lee Hammons, in May of 1942 who preceded her in death in 1987.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at Spry Funeral Home with Reverend Zeke Haselden officiating. Burial will be held in the Athens City Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 noon until service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hammons loved to sew, cook, work in her yard, garden, and canning vegetables. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She always looked forward to preparing peach cobbler and sausage casseroles for them.
Mrs. Hammons was very active in the Order of Eastern Star (OES), Chapter #214. Not only did Mrs. Hammons hold various offices during her tenure in the organization but she was a 50+ year member.
Mrs. Hammons worked at Athens Lingerie and served as a teacher’s aide and a substitute teacher in the Limestone County School System. Her life was a living example of 1 Corinthians 16:14. “Let all that you do, be done in love.”
Survivors include three sons: Rev. Thomas L. Hammons, Jr., Tuscaloosa; Jerry Hammons (Barbara), Athens; John R. Hammons, DVM, (Peggy), Athens; and daughter, Carol Ann Hammons of Athens. She has five grandchildren; plus six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Pallbearers are: Grant Gordon, Chris Hammons, Lee Hammons, Bobby Lewis and Lane Lindsay and Jamie Hammons. Honorary Pallbearers are: Gerald Bates and Gerald Rudder. Charles Ray McCormack.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Limestone County, OES Chapter #214 – Scholarship Fund, or a charity of your choice.
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Nadine and I are saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I know you have a ton of great memories with your Mom driving from here to there. And all those trips to New Orleans. I know you and your Mom were close because of all the great adventure stories you have shared with me at work over the years.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mark and Nadine Rockwell
You were our long time Vet for our 2 dogs (Tucker and Rocky) over the years.
Nadine and I are saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I work with Carol (may have shared that with you in the past during a Vet visit), but I know you have so many families in your practice.
Anyway, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark and Nadine Rockwell
So sorry to learn about the passing of your sweet Mother.
I have fond memories of her wonderful hospitality and always making me feel so welcome in her home.
Praying for you.
Joe Fowler