Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1951
DIED
2023
Portia Hammond Obituary
Portia Jessee Hammond passed peacefully at home July 9, 2023 with her family by her side.
Born on June 27, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late David and Marie Jessee she is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Conrad Jessee, Gary Jessee, and Elaine Calhoun.
Portia loved Jesus, people, and animals. Romans 12 was her favorite Bible chapter.
She is survived by her husband Robert Hammond; her children Jennifer (Scott) Ebersole, Tammy Cox, and Robert Hammond; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held July 29 at The Brookville Church of the Brethren in Brookville, Ohio. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Portia Hammond
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Portia Hammond's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Portia Hammond
How to support Portia's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Portia Hammond's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
