Lucy Hammer

Lucy Hammer, age 33, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Lucy was recently diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer and passed away after a brief illness prior to chemotherapy.

Lucy was born on June 16, 1989 in Raleigh, NC to James Mark Hammer and Cathy Coons, who survive her. She graduated from Grimsley High School in Greensboro in 2008. Lucy then graduated from Peace College in 2012 with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Development. Lucy went on to teach pre-school, most recently at The Goddard School of Raleigh. She was an avid Wolfpack Football fan.

In addition to her parents, Lucy is survived by her two brothers, Griffin Hammer of Seattle, WA and Owen Hammer and his fiance, Haley Gilroy of Lexington, KY; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Lucy's family was a very important part of her life.

A service to celebrate Lucy's life will be held at Starmount Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lucy's honor to Starmount Presbyterian Church, Congo Missions, 3501 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.

Service arrangements provided by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC 27605. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownwynneraleigh.com for the Hammer family.

A message from the family:

Paying it Forward. A eulogy for My Daughter, Lucy Hammer.

The past months have been difficult for Lucy and our family.

When we learned of the diagnosis, metastatic colorectal cancer. We cried.

Lucy was a rock! She said “Oh well” and smiled.

We asked the Lord for help. Many of you also asked “what can we do?”

The response: Pray Lucy’s pain is relieved and the tumor is treatable.

We all prayed for Lucy. She was happy, joking with family and friends.

Her path was hard, but she was her joyous and lovable self.

She called over the IWatch walkie talkie app.

Dad, I need help.

Dad, Can mom lay with me?

Our prayers were redoubled. Lucy died peacefully at home with her mother.

Her death makes me want to tell her story. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a silent killer. It can be cured if detected early. It is increasing in young adults and is usually advanced when detected.

The symptoms:

Diarrhea/ Constipation/ bloating/ excessive gas

A change in bowel movements -frequency or consistency

These are quite nonspecific symptoms and may go unnoticed. As important as recognizing these symptoms, the risk factors are genetic (familial), obesity, inactivity. Familial risk means if your parent, grandparent, aunts or uncles have had anything removed during a colonoscopy your risk is increased.

Ask your relatives if during their colonoscopy they had anything removed?. If one or more say yes, talk to your doctor and get a colonoscopy as a young adult. Don’t take no as an answer. Your health is your responsibility.

The Lord is with us all the time.

He will comfort us and gives us the strength to face these most difficult times.

He carries us through these dark times.

Peace is in knowing Lucy is with Our Lord, God the Creator.

May the Peace which passes understanding be with us all.