Barbara Raye Hammond

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loved one, Barbara Raye Williams Hammond, on August 15th, 2025 at the age of 70. Barbara was born in Salisbury, Maryland on January 3rd, 1955 to the late Robert M. Williams and Margurite Williams Fisher of Chincoteague Island, Virginia where she spent her formative years before moving to Salisbury. She is survived by her husband, Arlie Hammond, her grandchildren, Conner Hammond, Riley Hammond, Natalie Smith and Savannah Smith. She also leaves behind her siblings Gail Bowden, Linda (Garry) Bailey, Cheryl (Jim) Harte, and Kenny (Shirley) Williams along with an aunt Louise Bowden and several nieces, nephews and cousins. We are forever grateful to the special caregivers Jim and Candie Harte who stood by her side, offering comfort, compassion, and dignity every step of the way. Through a long and difficult battle she fought with fierce determination and quiet grace. Even as illness tried to dim her light, she kept us laughing and kept us dancing. She leaves behind not just memories but moments of magic we'll carry forever. She is preceded in death by her son, Arlie J Hammond Jr., grandson Cody Hammond, and stepfather Norwood Fisher Jr. In her memory, donations may be made to Coastal Hospice. There will be no funeral service held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.