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Mary Hammond Obituary
DELAWARE — Mary Joan Hammond, 86, of Delaware, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 with her family at her side, at Grady Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 1, 1933 in Gypsum, Kansas, daughter of the late Noah and Frances (Bauman) Parson. Mary Jo grew up in Kansas and was a graduate of the Salina High School. In 1953, she married Herbert "Herb" Hammond and together in November of 1954, moved to Ohio. While living in Delaware, Mary Jo had worked as a secretary and then worked as a cashier at the former Buehler's Store for many years. Mary Jo was a member of Valleyview Evangelical Friends Church in Delaware. She loved to read mystery novels, but especially loved spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by two daughters, Tanya (Rich) Evans of Columbus and Teresa Hammond of Delaware; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a cat, Sadie, and many special friends
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Herbert "Herb" Hammond in 2014: her son, Ronald in 2005; and her grandson, Robert in 2018.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Robinson Funeral Home, 32 West Winter Street, Delaware, where services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Josh Walker and Rev. Lynn Ramey, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Valleyview Evangelical Friends Church, 868 W. William Street, Delaware, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Ray
January 7, 2020
So very sorry to hear if your Mom's passing. She was a sweet lady my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty Schifer Ryan
January 7, 2020
Mary Jo was such a dear friend. I will miss visiting with her very much.
Jim Blue
January 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We loved Herb and Mary Jo so much. If we can do anything at all please let Kathy or I know. Love you girls so much.
Barb Drozd
January 6, 2020
Teresa, Tanya, and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that there's a new special star up there, glowing brightly and watching over you with love.
Catherine Spradlin
January 5, 2020
So sorry to hear about your mom . Love her dearly prayers Cat from Silver Crown
Teresa Hammond
January 4, 2020
Love and miss you, mom, but you and dad are together forever now.
Teresa Hammond
January 4, 2020
Love and miss you, mom. At last you can be with dad forever.
Joni Holden
January 3, 2020
Teresa & Tanya~
Remembering your wonderful mom. I was so sad to learn of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your extended family, and many friends. God bless~
Arden Schifer
January 3, 2020
My condolences to the family. Class mate. Arden E. Schifer, family.
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