Alma Beamer 'City' Hammond

Alma City Beamer Hammond, 80, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born in Carroll County, VA, a daughter of the late James and Geneva Wilson Beamer. She graduated from Radford College with a Bachelors Degree and taught school in Floyd and Bedford County for over forty years. She loved to garden, her roses, cooking and her pets. She was a devout Christian and a member of Valley Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bob Hammond; two brothers, James Beamer and Edwin Wilson, and her sister, Vista Alderman. She is survived by brother-in-law, Kenneth Alderman; sister-in-law, Helen Beamer; brother-in-law, Parris Hammond and wife Lois; brother-in-law, William R. Hammond and wife Glenna; and several nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends including her special friend, Ashley Lester Thomas. Funeral services will be held at 7PM, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Valley Church, 8100 Angel Lane, Roanoke, VA. Dr. Larry W. Lykens and her pastor, Dr. Jason Cook will officiate. Burial at Sherwood Memorial Park will be private. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 5:45 PM at the Church. Flowers are appreciated; however memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Valley Church. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 5:45pm - 7:00pm,

Valley Church

8100 Angel Lane Roanoke, VA

Service Information

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 7:00pm,

Valley Church

8100 Angel Lane Roanoke, VA

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153