Sherry Hammond, 53

Sherry Lynn Hammond, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 29, 1958 in Vicksburg, MI. the daughter of Edward and Phyllis (Haines) Hines.

Mrs. Hammond has been a lifelong resident of this area. She enjoyed gardening, horseback riding, and anything to do out of doors.

Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her father Edward Louis Hines, one sister, Karen Kay Hines.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving family, husband, William David Hammond, of Three Rivers; mother, Phyllis Martha Hines, three daughters, Lori Lynn (Brian) Slaton, Stacy Lynn (Armon Evans) Hammond, both of Three Rivers, Lisa Michelle Hammond, of North Carolina; two sisters, Sheila Ray (George) Davis, of Cassopolis, Theresa Marie Hines, of Three Rivers; one brother, Rick L. (Deb)Hines, of Three Rivers; eight grandchildren, Dustin (Courtney) Harbin, Zachary Slaton, Tiffany Slaton, Keely Hammond, Kiana Evans, Cheyenne Preston, Elikxandria Lovick , Tau Lovick; one great-grandson, Vincent Harbin.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2011 at the Hohner Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2011 at the Hohner Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Lee officiating.

Interment will be held in Lower Flatbush Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Sherry Hammond c/o William Hammond. Envelopes available at the funeral home.