Ora C. Hammond
Ora C. Hammond age 87, of Sunset Home and formerly of Turtle Lake Rd. South Bottoms, Quincy and Paloma, IL died on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 3:20 a.m. in the home. Ora was born August 24, 1924 in Quincy, a daughter of Miniola (Lile) Nicholson. Ora first married James D. Hoskins, and together they had two daughters and one son. He preceded her in death and she later married G.W. Hammond, who also preceded her in death.
Ora retired after working for 30 years at Quincy Paper Box and before that she had worked at J.H. Miller Manufacturing.
Ora loved flowers and birds, she especially loved hummingbirds. Her greatest joy was her children.
Survivors include her son, Bill (Barb) Hoskins of Crystal River, FL;
daughters, Barb (Jerry) Long of Paloma, IL;
Norma (Chuck) Rackett of Tampa, FL;
Nine grandchildren, Twelve Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and three sisters, a great-granddaughter, Kylee Bivens.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Greenmount Cemetery by the Rev. Henry Pratt. There is no visitation, but family and friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials may be made to Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic.
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ora. She was a very kind lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.
Dearest Barb, Norma and Bill,
My most heartfelt sympathy go out to you at this time. Everytime I see a hummingbird I think of you mother and the feeders she had outside her door and how there was always a hummingbird in view. My prayers are with you. Sorry I cannot be there.
Love, Debbie