Nannie Ruth Hammond, passed away on January 11, 2018. For 69 years, beloved wife of the late Billie A. Hammond. She lived her life by the example set by her parents the late Nannie Delilah and Jesse Bryant Goodrich of Jackson, Tenn. She personified selflessness and pure love and devoted her entire life to her family and friends. Her time with her precious grandchildren Erika Nolan (Emory), Stephanie Green (Zeke Vanderhoek), Dana Reese (Molly), Sonoma, Makayla and Noami Hammond, Ryan and Paul Casseles and her great grandchildren Ben and Abby Green, Ella, Ruby and Isabella Vanderhoek, always made her happy. Time spent with Labron and Emma Grace Jeandron and Sofia Roberts was truly the joy of her life in later years. She kept in touch with her friends from Jackson High School and always went back to Jackson for reunions. “Nana” will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. Survived by her daughter Susan Green (Howard), son Thomas Hammond (Jutta), nieces and nephews Julia Williams (Jimmy), Brenda Satterfield (Bill), Ken Baker (Karen), Pat Frazer, Julia Hammond, James Hammond (Lisa), Ricky Hammond. A private Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 4. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Information 504-835-2341. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: New Orleans Jewish Community Day School or the charity of your choice.