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Ruth Hammock Obituary
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HAMMOCK, Ruth RUTH POUNDS HAMMOCK Ruth Pounds Hammock, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Friday morning April 29, 2011 at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home at the age of 93. Ruth (Booty) was born February 23, 1918 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Carlos (Shug) and Sally Pounds. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Hammock Jr., her parents, grandson Scott Hallman, brothers Carlos and Jim Pounds and sister Evelyn Pounds Mobley. Survivors include her daughters; Dana (Don) Hallman, Smyrna, Georgia and Toni H. Carawan, Stockbridge, Georgia. Grandchildren; Patrick (Erin) Hallman, Dallas, Georgia, Tyler Carawan, Denver, Colorado, Matthew (Jennifer) Carawan Eatonton, Georgia and Lori Hallman, Smyrna, Georgia. Great Granchildren; Victoria Hallman, Walker Carawan, Tatem Hallman, Gavin Carawan, Declan Hallman, and Maddie Carawan. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Ruth has donated her body to Emory School of Medicine. No memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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Marcia Blake
May 10, 2011
Booty, I remember you just the way you look here. So many good times with you; I loved your mindset and attitude towards this life and world. Love, Marcia
Caroline Johnson
May 9, 2011
Sure will miss my Aunt Booty and her great laugh. She was a beautiful and funny lady. I have many good memories of her.
Love, Cacky
Barbara Husack
May 9, 2011
Aunt Booty, you were much loved and I will miss you. Dana & Toni, I am keeping you close in my heart.
C Williams
May 8, 2011
May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. (Psalms 23:4)
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