Ferne Elizabeth Hammond Obituary (1911 - 2008)

Ferne Elizabeth Hammond, 96, of Pana, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Heritage Manor-Pana. She was born July 29, 1911 in Augusta, IL, the daughter of Homer Pearl Stanley Hedrick. Ferne and her family moved to Pana in 1953. Shortly after arriving, the family opened their home to host church services, which was the foundation of the Pana Christian Church. She retired in 1979 from a long career as a bookkeeper. Ferne had been a bookkeeper for many companies, including: Rural Ford, Heck Ford, Peoples Bank Trust, International Harvester in Taylorville for Bill Craig. She spent much of her later years, enjoying her favorite pastime, dancing a fast polka and waltzing with friends. Ferne was also a member of the Pana Christian Church. She married Elmer Hammond on May 3, 1937. Ferne is survived by her sons: Eldon Hammond wife Eleanor, Pana, IL Kirby Hammond wife Mercedes, Oroville, CA; 8 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great Grandchildren; niece: Eunice Bruns, Augusta, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Hammond; sister, Fay Bathan, Augusta, IL; brother, Ernest Hedrick, Denver, CO. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Monday, March 3, 2008 in the Pana Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. with Joe Mollet officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Friends may call on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the church.