Celebrating the life of
Mary Ann Goette Hammock
February 17, 1932 - March 26, 2016
Mary Ann (Sally) Goette Hammock
Mary Ann (Sally) Goette Hammock, a native of Savannah and a resident of Wilmington Island, passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary A. and Clifford W. Goette, Sr., her son, Gary A Hammock, brothers, Clifford Goette, Jr., and Harry Goette, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eileen H. and Anthony G. Carellas.
She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Paul G. Hammock; daughter, Nancy H. Goodson (Perry), of Rockford, AL; sons, Alan L. Hammock (Pam), of Savannah and Paul G. Hammock, Jr. (Penny), of Wilmington Island; sisters, Alice Johnson, of Thunderbolt, GA and Mildred Sullivan (Bill), of Battle Creek, MI; sisters-in-law, Dolores Goette, of Port Isabel, TX and Daggy Goette, of Thunderbolt; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson and another due soon; former daughter-in-law, Kathy Hargroves, of Prattville, AL and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sally retired from Union Camp Corporation after 38 years at the Prattville, AL and Savannah mills. She was an active member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church where she participated in the Class for Christ United Methodist Women, Hearts for Hands Quilting Ministry and sang in the Chancel Choir. She also sang with the Belles & Beaus for local nursing homes and senior groups. In addition to singing and sewing, she enjoyed painting and made many friends through her art classes.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Danny Goette, Joey Ross, Mark Immel, Myles Knight, Bubba Rountree, and George Rentiers.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to your favorite charity or Wilmington Island United Methodist Church.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear paul, we are so sorry to hear about Sally, and just read about this evening, as I've been out of town with my driving job. Please share our condolences with Paul Jr and the rest of the family
- Monty & Helen Jones, Savannah , Ga
Oh... Our Nana....What a beautiful person...you meant so much to so many...everyone who was blessed enough to have been around you. God truly worked through you. I think you know how much you meant to me..I am sure of it. I have so many fond memories that were my life's happier times...Church, pool, family dinners, times with the babies and neighbors.. I will never forget you. You are in my heart forever. Granddaddy..I love you just as much..I know God will be with you through all this. There are so many hearts praying for you. Nancy, Pep, Alan, Pam, Penny and Paul Jr...my heart and prayers are also with you. I know all the grandchildren feel the loss too. I love you all. I am blessed that my life included everyone of you. Heaven has gotten back the Angel He Blessed us with all these years.
- Kathy , Prattville, AL
My sincere condolences to the Hammock Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Mary Ann linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Dear paul, we are so sorry to hear about Sally, and just read about this evening, as I've been out of town with my driving job. Please share our condolences with Paul Jr and the rest of the family
- Monty & Helen Jones, Savannah , Ga
Oh... Our Nana....What a beautiful person...you meant so much to so many...everyone who was blessed enough to have been around you. God truly worked through you. I think you know how much you meant to me..I am sure of it. I have so many fond memories that were my life's happier times...Church, pool, family dinners, times with the babies and neighbors.. I will never forget you. You are in my heart forever. Granddaddy..I love you just as much..I know God will be with you through all this. There are so many hearts praying for you. Nancy, Pep, Alan, Pam, Penny and Paul Jr...my heart and prayers are also with you. I know all the grandchildren feel the loss too. I love you all. I am blessed that my life included everyone of you. Heaven has gotten back the Angel He Blessed us with all these years.
- Kathy , Prattville, AL
My sincere condolences to the Hammock Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Mary Ann linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
