Nancy Jo Hammonds

Nancy Jo Smith Hammonds, 86, of Sherwood AR, passed away on August 5th, 2022. Nancy was born on September 13, 1935 in Little Rock, AR to Oscar T Smith and Caroline Riley. Nancy was a Claims Administrator for Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Arkansas and Washington State.

She was a lifelong member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church in North Little Rock.

Nancy enjoyed walking and exercising. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time doing puzzles.

Nancy is survived by 5 children; daughters Sharon (Eugene) Mitchell of Sherwood AR, Tamara Hammonds, Washington (state) and Jwana Hammonds of Sherwood, AR; 2 sons, Reginald (Nellie) Hammonds of Washington (state) and Terron Hammonds of Washington (state); 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents , 1 son; Gary Jones, 5 sisters; Elliott Rose Moore, Otevee Smith Waller, Mary Helen Sabbs, Evelyn Jackson and Freddie Marie Canada and 1 brother, Billy Joe Jackson.

A graveside service will be held on August 20th, 2022, beginning at 11:00am in Rest Hills Memorial Park at the gazebo. Robert Jenkins and Roscoe Sanders will co-officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to the ASPCA in Nancy’s honor.