Donna Lord Hammond

Donna Lord Hammond, 81, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at home. Widow of William H. “Bill” Hammond, they shared 53 years of marriage together earthside and now eternity in Heaven.

Donna was born April 5th, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL, to parents Agnes(Marie) and Frank(Elmo) Lord.

She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Hammond, and moved to Jacksonville, where they began their life together.

As a member of Avondale United Methodist Church, Donna acted as bookkeeper and Fellowship Cook, preparing many meals for the congregation. She also sang in the choir and played the handbells. Her hobbies included sewing, traveling, watching the Hallmark Channel and shopping!

She was a devoted animal lover who never met a stray she didn’t want to bring home. She will be dearly missed by her loyal canine companion, Annabelle, who brought her endless joy, comfort and unconditional love.

She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother “Meme” and great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Those left to honor her memory include: her daughter, Connie (Chris) George; her sons, Chris Hammond and Casey Hammond; her grandchildren, Nick George, Olivia G. Meyer, Ethan George (Maya), Cade M. Hammond, Rachael (Rhett) Garner and Madeline (Will) Baisden; her seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Alcye Wood and her sons, Scott (Cheryl) Wood and Marcus Wood; her sister-in-law, Jackie (Carl) Stone; her niece Kim (Rich) Byer and nephew, Tray Stone; along with dear cousins and extended family, as well as countless friends, whom she loved as family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, and brother Frank E. “Buzz” Lord, Jr.

Visitation will be held at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, Tuesday, June 23rd, 5pm-7pm. Services will be held at Avondale UMC, on Wednesday June 24th, at 11am, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Avondale UMC, 1651 Talbot Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205.