On November 2, 2017, Gertrude S.E. Hammond (nee Behe), beloved wife of the late Louis Hammond; devoted mother of Lois Oberender, Thelma Maisenholder, Louis E. Hammond, the late Charles Hammond and Sandra Ahmed; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, her daughters-in-law, Linda and Shirley Hammond and her son-in-law, Alvin Oberender, Jr.

Visiting at Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road (Overlea) on Monday, November 6, 2017, from 12:30-1:30 PM at which time services will begin. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.