Betty Hammitt Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Born to the late William Phelps and Imogene Hutchison on May 9, 1943, Betty lived a life dedicated to her family and friends. She shared her love through cooking and baking. In her younger years, Betty devoted time as a clerk for the Village of Channahon and as a Girl Scout Leader. Betty's warmth, kindness, and quiet strength will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary D. Hammitt, and her daughter, Lois A. Clements. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, G. Scott (Barb) Hammitt of Coal City, Illinois, and Jeffrey T. (Sherry) Hammitt of Inverness, Florida; grandchildren Ryan (Ashly) Hammitt, Breann (Ryan) Cumming, Jessica (Gary) Stearns, and Danielle (Tom) Sanocki; and five cherished great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Carlson Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place immediately afterward at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Lightways Hospice or a charity of your choice.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
2320 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435
Make a Donation
in Betty Hammitt's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Betty
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Betty'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 Betty Hammitt'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
