Nancy Jane Hammond, 80, of Firebrick, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
She was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on December 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Dennis R. and Iva Lee Greene Franklin.
For more than 50 years, Nancy was a devoted member of Firebrick Christian Baptist Church and a cherished part of the church family. She loved crafting beautiful floral arrangements. Nancy’s warm spirit and willingness to lend a helping hand made her a beloved member of the Firebrick community.
Survivors include three sons, Tony Hammond and Douglas Hammond of Firebrick, and Kevin (Maria) Hammond of South Portsmouth; two sisters, Viola Heddon of Anderson, Alabama, and Mary Ann Curtin of Forest City, North Carolina; and four brothers, Dennis R. (Dorsey) Franklin of Millville, New Jersey, Arthur Franklin of New Boston, Ohio, James Franklin of Forest City, North Carolina, and David (Debbie) Franklin of Canton, North Carolina.
Many other family members and friends will miss her greatly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie R. Hammond, and six sisters and brothers.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Pastor Raymond Lewis officiating.
Burial will follow in Firebrick Cemetery.
Visitation will be after Noon Thursday at the funeral home.
