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Mary Ella “Rilley” Hammett

February 7, 1936 - June 22, 2025
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Mary Ella (Riley) Hammett, age 89, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and faithful servant of the Lord, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2025.  She was born in Natchez, Alabama on February 7th,1936 to Otis Riley and Lonnie Longmire Riley. As a young teen, Mary moved to Akron, OhioContinue Reading

Selma J Coleman Boyd left a message on August 11, 2025:
Safe, Whole, and Intact Selma/Pebble Creek
Zandile Gcelu left a message on July 11, 2025:
What a life celebration, I am humbled to be among the family celebrating mama Mary Ella Hammett's life. I do not know her personally but knowing her daughter Brenda Marina-Lewis (Dr) feels like I know her. Indeed she was great mother taking from the giant she had raised nartured, it is such an honor to learn from her daughter Brenda, a humble and God fearing woman. May the good Lord continue to be gracious to her family so that they may praise the Lord. I was happy to see Dr Brenda and her family walking in God's grace with such uncommon favour. May mama's soul rest in eternity. God bless You all. Zandile (from South Africa)
Mount Peace Cemetery left a message on July 11, 2025:
Mount Peace Cemetery wishes to extend their condolences to the friends and family of Mary Ella Hammett. May peace find you at this time.
Johnnie Hannah Sr. left a message on July 11, 2025:
I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I will always remember the conversations that we had as her hair stylist. I will be praying that your family with get through this most difficult time.
Brown Family left a message on July 8, 2025:
To the Family, Sorry to hear the passing of your loved one.R.I.P
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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