Gloria Mae Hammond

Gloria Mae Hammond, age 74, of Culleoka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 8, 1950, in Sheffield, Alabama, Gloria was the daughter of the late George Pinkley Wade and the late Dora Effie Ray Wade Sherrill. Known for her skilled hands and creative spirit, Gloria enjoyed woodworking and took great pleasure in spending time outdoors, especially while fishing and gardening. Fondly called "Mimi" by her family, she had a special love for yard sales, often bringing her beloved grandchildren along for weekend treasure hunts. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Gloria is survived by her children, Sherry Ann Byrd, Roger Dale Byrd, and Timothy Wayne Byrd; sister, Eunice Simmons; great aunt, Bertha Ray; grandchildren, April Nicole Byrd, Amber Danielle Page, Robert Gene Hill, Roger Dale Jr., Kayla Masha Byrd, and Austin Byrd; as well as several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Hammond; siblings, Billy Wade, Rube Wade, Mallord Gilmore, and Brenda Faye Wade; and her niece, Tina Simmons.