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Deborah Hammond Obituary
July 22, 1952 - June 25, 2021
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Deborah (Debbie) Louise Hammond, age 68, of Hilton Head Island, SC and Johns Creek, GA, passed away June 25, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Walter Lee and Bessie Lorene Wilson. Debbie was a graduate of Arlington High School and Indiana University, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
Debbie was a teacher, hospital and educational volunteer and worked with numerous charity and community organizations. She lived in 10 different states due to her husband's work finally retiring eight years ago to Hilton Head Island, where they had vacationed for over 40 years. Debbie loved to travel, the beach, social cards and enjoyed many years of competitive tennis. In recent years she found a love for golf with her husband and many friends. She always had a positive attitude, beautiful smile, caring heart and a true love and caring for her community and her many, many friends! Debbie deeply loved her family and had a fierce love for her four grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother, Jack Wilson.
Survivors include her loving husband and high school sweetheart, Mark Edward Hammond of Hilton Head Island SC and Johns Creek, GA; son, Dr. Kyle Edward Hammond and wife Angie Hammond, of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Chase Hammond and Knox Hammond; daughter, Jaime Lee Richardson (Hammond) and husband Zach Richardson, of Milton, GA; granddaughter, Ryann Richardson, grandson, Davis Richardson; brother, Steve Wilson of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Cheri Storie of Dallas, TX and Chris Gallagher of Minneapolis, MN.
A private family service will be held in Johns Creek, GA followed by a celebration of life and private family interment in Hilton Head Island, SC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debbie's honor to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, https://www.pancan.org/.
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Gail Williams
July 12, 2021
Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
BIll & Angela Rice
July 10, 2021
In Memory Of Debbie Hammond
Linda Phifer
July 9, 2021
Mark I was so sad to hear about Debbie´s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathy Linda Phifer
Denise Page
July 3, 2021
Mark and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am speechless. Debbie was the main person in my life from age 5-10. We had so much fun. Remind the kids that I lived about 5 houses down the street on 14th. She became such a wonderful young woman and then, "grownup". She always loved you and then made room for her beloved children and grandchildren. It was a big, giant love for all of you. We emailed once or twice a year, but I sincerely regret not taking her up on her many invitations for a visit. Life is too short. I know she lived it to the fullest. I will be thinking of you on July 22nd.
Love, her old friend, Denise
Rich Bluml
July 3, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Hammond Family. God bless Deborah.
Joe and Kathy Smith
July 3, 2021
Dear Mark and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Debbie. She was a sweet , kind, wonderful woman. We will miss her. Our prayers are with you. Fondly, Joe and Kathy
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