passed away March 15, 2018. In her retirement, Nora also spent several years as a salesperson
at Ann’s Fashions where many friendships were made. She was born in Theodosia, Mo and
was proceeded in death by her husband of 45 years, James “Doc” Hammond, her parents,
Roy and Lennie Ellison, three sisters, Pauline (Clifford) League, Aldena (George) Taylor and
Evelyn (Bill) Taylor and nephew Larry Chambers. Survivors include nieces, Beverly (Ron)
Heldenbrand, Holly Chambers, nephews, Steven (Debbie) League, Doug (Jenny) Taylor, Greg
Taylor., and also several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Nora’s most faithful
surviving companion is Mitze, her three year old chihuahua. Nora was a devout member of
Central Community Church, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Amaranth and Daughters of the Nile.
Nora was chosen as Top Elementary teacher of 1996 in America’s Who’s Who in America’s
Teachers, Leader of Motivator Singles group of Central Community Church where she
organized and lead trips for seniors in Oklahoma and Kansas over a period of seven years,
along with too many other outstanding accomplishments to mention. One final
accomplishment was the best Auntie, wife and friend anyone could possible have. Nora could
not wait to join her husband on the banks of the River of Life in Heaven where Jesus called her.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday, March 19th at Hillside Funeral Home West.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 20th also at Hillside Funeral Home
West. Burial will take place on Wednesday, March 21st, at 2pm at Missouri Veterans
Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.
DONACIONES
Central Community Church6100 W. Maple St., Wichita, Kansas
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