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Avra Hammett Obituary
December 25, 2021
Columbia, South Carolina - Avra Callie Brannon Hammett, 34, of Columbia, South Carolina, died on December 25, 2021. Her loss was completely unexpected, and the family is deeply saddened.
Avra, the daughter of Kathy Brown Brannon and the late Robert Gettys Brannon, Jr., was born on November 18, 1987, in Roswell, GA.
She attended Gaffney High School and the University of South Carolina, where she earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Art in Teaching of Special Education. In addition, she was a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and taught for the CarolinaLIFE program at The University of SC. After graduating from graduate school, she was employed by The Hammett Clinic of Columbia.
Avra is survived by her husband, Dr. David Hall Hammett; daughters, Caraway and Carlysle, her mother, Kathy Brown Brannon; brother, Robert Gettys Brannon, III; and many aunts, uncles, and loving family members.
She was predeceased by her father, Robert Gettys Brannon, Jr.
Avra was a member of First Baptist Church of Gaffney, S.C., the Junior League of Columbia, and volunteered for St Jude's Children's Hospital. She had a passion for working with children with disabilities.
Avra, you will be truly missed and never forgotten. God has a reason for everything, though we may not always understand. Give Daddy a big hug; he and his "sweet pea" are back together. The family thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Gaffney, with a private burial immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Able South Carolina, a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3: 5-6)
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Memories and Condolences
for Avra Hammett
Steve Boggs
December 23, 2022
Kathy, sending you much love on this anniversary! I hope you are cherishing memories of your beautiful daughter. I know that she is in heaven and is watching over all of us now. Sending you love and prayers!!! As ever, Steve
Beverly Watkins & Terri McGee
May 19, 2022
We are so sad for all the family. Sending sympathy and prayers for all her loved ones. She will live on in her children..... and in the all the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. Again Prayers for all the family.
Jennifer Hensley
January 4, 2022
My deepest sympathy for your family. Prayers for healing and peace.
Mrs. Wendy Jennings ( patient of Hammett Clinic)
January 3, 2022
Dear Dr. Hammett, and family. Dr. Hammett, I don´t know what to say, I´m so hurt for you right now, and I´m so sorry for your hurt and pain. You are such a kind and caring Doctor, so I´m asking GOD to cover, bless, and protect you ,and your family, and staff always, and know that your beautiful wife will return with CHRIST soon, and very soon. I pray for your comfort, and healing, as you´ve done so much for your patients . MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL , love your patient Mr. Jennings
Mrs. Wendy Jennings ( Patient of the Hammett clinic)
January 3, 2022
Dear. Dr. Hammett, and family, oh I´m so deeply saddened by this, and my condolences for your loss. I don´t know what to say. Dr. Hammett you´re such a kind and caring Doctor , and I hate to see you in such hurt and pain. Please know that this is only temporary, and your beautiful wife will return with CHRIST soon and very soon. My love and prayers are with you, family, and staff. GOD BLESS ,COVER , AND KEEP YOU ALL.
Nancy Kennington
January 1, 2022
As I sat and listened to Avra's service I had to ask myself how Avra would advise someone to handle this sadness. She would place her arms around you, whisper that God heals EVERYTHING with patience and understanding, squeeze you hand, and comfort you any way she could. She would find a way to make you smile and the hope would shine through her. Kathy, Gettys, Dr. Hammett and family - I don't think there are words to let you know what this young woman will ALWAYS mean In mine and Chandler's lives. I will always think of her In the present tense because I will feel her with me daily. She gives meaning to the words: God says I am for you; My strength is everlasting; of whom then shall I be afraid. Avra is for us and because she will continue to teach us with her strength then we never have to be without comfort.
Anne King
December 30, 2021
I am completely heartbroken to hear about Avra. Thoughts and prayers to her family at this very sad time. Prayers for baby Carlysle.
Kristin Neighbors
December 29, 2021
May God bless you all at this most difficult time. I am sorry for this great loss.
Thomas Ellis (friend of John Ingraham)
December 29, 2021
I'm so sorry about Avra's passing. I believe you said it best that she is a good place with her father and our Father. I pray that you will have peace knowing that Avra is in God's good hands.
Teresa Frick-Portwood
December 29, 2021
Dr. Hammett and Family,
I have no words for such a loss. You and Avra took such loving care of my mother, Caroline. You took the TIME to offer loving care to a woman in her 80's . Your care gave her comfort and pain relief. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you
The Staff of J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
December 29, 2021
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Elizabeth Helmboldt
December 28, 2021
I´m so sorry to read this news. She was a lovely soul and will be missed.
Elaine B.Gibson
December 27, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers are with this family!
Caitlin Hewitt Helgeson
December 27, 2021
Avra and I were in the same pledge class at USC. I have nothing but positive memories of her. We were not super close, but for some reason specifically remember when her brother came to visit - and how unbelievably proud she was of him. I can still hear her sweet southern drawl. This is so unimaginably sad and you and your family will be in my thoughts for the days and months to come. Delta love!
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