October 9, 2020
Brenda J. Hammond,76; of Fulton passed Friday morning after a sort illness at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hammond was born in Watertown, NY to the late Henry “Hank” and Gertrude “Virginia” (Thomas) Rowe. She has been a lifetime resident of Fulton, NY. Mrs. Hammond had recently retired from the Phoenix School District having worked for 35 years with the Phoenix School Nutrition Program. Mrs. Hammond along with her late husband were loyal fans and attendees of Dirt Track Races at both the Fulton, NY and Brewerton, NY tracks. She also loved to feed the birds at her home. Mrs. Hammond was pre-deceased by her 1st husband Albert Lee Butler in 1975, her 2nd husband Gerald Hammond in 2018, her infant great granddaughter Norma Brooks and siblings: Donnie, Ronnie and Ginny Lee. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Crystal (Ralph) Casillo of Fulton, Brandy Hammond Bednarski of Fulton, 11 siblings: Linda Jessmore of FL, George Rowe of FL, Almeana “Meanie” Taylor of FL, Kathy Gannon of Fulton, Joyce Mayo of Sterling, NY; Joan Nastasi of Fulton, Harold Guy Rowe of Rochester, Henry Rowe of Oswego, Sheldon Rowe of FL, Clinton Rowe of Oswego, Judy Clark of Fulton; 4 grandchildren: Albert Brooks, John Casillo, Ralph Casillo Jr., Virginia Bednarski; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service and Burial will be held privately in Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander, NY. Calling hours will be conducted 4:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. Face Masks, Hand Sanitizing and Capacity Limits will apply in adherence with NYS Mandates. People will be invited in as others exit.
Brenda was the most loving and sweet lady. I will miss her so very much. This world was a better place with her in it. Love you lots until we meet again Miss Brenda.
Sad to hear of Brenda’s passing she was such a beautiful person so full of life she was such a joy to work with over the years.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family may God Bless and comfort them through this difficult time.
Crystal and Family, My heart aches for you all, Your mom had A heart of gold!! She will be deeply missed by all her Kitchens Family!!!! Love to you all. Rest in peace Brenda love ya.