Camilla Margarett Hammond

Camilla Margarett (Crawford) Hammond, 72 passed away peacefully in her bed on November 5, 2013. Camilla resided in Long Beach for most of her life. She was born on December 29, 1940 in Westchester, CA in which she grew up. She graduated from Westchester High School in 1957. She attended California State University of Long Beach where she met former husband, Marshall Hammond. She graduated with her Bachelors degree, became a teacher and later on completed her Masters degree. Camilla and Marshall raised three sons, Douglas (Ric), Courtney (Corey), and Brenden in Long Beach. She retired from teaching in 2001. She cherished her sons and grandchildren, Kyle, Oliver, and Piper Hammond. She was an avid reader, loved movies, as well as past and current popular reality TV shows. She also enjoyed taking cruises around the world and had a very fond love for cats. A memorial will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Luyben Family Mortuary 5161 E. Arbor Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808 (562)425-6401. A reception will immediately follow at her home.