Beth Hammond

Beth Hammond, 64, of Chillicothe passed away with family by her side at 10:15 am, October 8, 2008 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. The family will receive friends at the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home from 5:00 p to 8:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Following cremation, private interment in Greenlawn Cemetery will be at the discretion of the family. She was born in Chillicothe on June 21, 1944, to the late Viola (Barrows) and Paul Norviel. In November 1984 she married Roger L. Hammond who preceded her in death on January 15, 1990. Her mother-in-law Roxie Hammond recently preceded her in death as well on September 20, 2008. Surviving are her two daughters Robin (Jeremy) Ayres and Carrie (David) North and a step-son Todd (Tammy) Hammond. She has four grandchildren that she adored- Madisen and Zachary Ayres and Stephen and Scott North. She is survived by a sister Carol McDonald, brother-in-laws Dave (Marsha) Hammond, Ed (Kris) Hammond, Jerry (Sharon) Hammond, sister-in-law Janice Smith and her first husband Tom (Bea) Breeden. Also surviving are several other relatives and friends whom she loved. She was a life-long member of the First Christian Church and the Elks Lodge #52. Beth dedicated most of her life caring for children in her home. She was affectionately known as Momba, Bethie, or Nanny to all that loved her. We were truly blessed to have had her in our lives and she will be missed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Homeland Credit Union in the name of her daughters to help with her medical expenses and towards the research of kidney cancer.