Ruth Lenoir Hammond, age 82, the daughter of the late Arsie and the late Lula Lenoir. Ruth left this earth on June 16, 2011, at Vaughn Regional Medical Center in Selma.

Ruth loved her home and worked endlessly on the “farm” that she and Howard operated for almost 60 years. She enjoyed her flowers, quilts and beloved pets.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Arsie and Lula Lenoir; and her sister, Lennie Laverne Klinner.

She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Howard Lee Hammond; daughters, Debbie Hammond (Thomas) Athey and Donna Hammond (Richard) Babin; grandchildren, Rebecca Athey (Robert) McClellan and Howard Dakota Babin; and great-grandchild, Thomas Clay McClellan.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Ellison-Mims Funeral Home, located at 1709 Lay Dam Road in Clanton.

In accordance with Ruth’s request, graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church No. 2 Cemetery in Maplesville with the Rev. Lynn Roe officiating.

Final care and arrangements entrusted to Ellison-Mims Funeral Home of Clanton (205-280-4600).