Joanne R. Hammond, 83, was called home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, passing peacefully on November 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family . She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, and grace. Joanne’s faith was the foundation of her life and the compass that guided her through every season. She devoted much of her life to others, serving in professions as an Early Educator and caregiver for her family. She found immense joy intending to God’s creation, whether nurturing her gardens, caring for rescue animals or extending a helping hand to those in need, especially within the breast cancer community. More than anything else, Joanne will be remembered for her rare combination of strength and tenderness, meeting life’s challenges with quiet courage and unwavering faith. Her gentle spirit and beautiful heart will live on in all who were blessed to know her.
Joanne was born on July 12, 1943, in Charlotte, NC, graduating from Garinger High School in 1962. She was a life-long resident of the greater Queen City area, she held a deep love for her hometown, was a dedicated Carolina Panther’s fan, and cherished the beauty and serenity of Lake Norman.
Joanne is preceded in death by her father, James H. Rushen, her mother, Christine Yandle Wallace, her caring stepfather, David L. Wallace, dear sister-in-law Kathy Hammond, brother-in-law John Allen, and Dr. Lenard C. Hammond, her previous husband of 57 years. Joanne is survived by her cherished sister Marilyn R. Allen of Smyrna, Georgia, her loving son, James C. Hammond (Charlotte) of Athens, Georgia, her devoted daughter, Rebecca Hammond Glenn (Danny) of Denver, North Carolina, her treasured grandchildren, Ryan Hammond (Veronica), Austin Hammond (Annie), Nickolas Glenn, Chrissah Dilsworth (Kyle), Jet Hammond, along with her precious great-granddaughter, Emiliana Nelis Hammond. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, extended and bonus family.
There will be a funeral held on Thursday, November 12th at 2:30 pm at Salem United Methodist Church in Denver, NC. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 378 North Pilot Knob Rd, Denver, NC 28037; VIA Health Partners Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region-Memorial Giving, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28226: or the Go Jen Go Foundation-Breast Cancer Support, Attn: Susan Evren, 7804 Fairview Road, #217, Charlotte,
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