Jane Hammonds Davis, 85 of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away on August 13, 2026 at Coosa Valley Healthcare with her loving family by her side. She was born in Talladega County on November 16, 1940. Jane graduated from Winterboro High School in 1958.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lois Carpenter Hammonds and Jack Hammonds; sisters, Margaret Kmiotek, Bernice Vargas, and Carolyn Buckner; grandson Alex Beard.
She is survived by her son, Tommy H. "Butch" Beard, Jr. (Memory), daughters, Sharon Paige Hilyer (Michael), Jill Diane Van Landingham, sister, Henri Worthy (Skipper), grandchildren, Candice Reaves (Jeremy), Haley Nixon (Michael West), Corey Shierling (Brianna), Tristen Carmack (Ty), Brent Beard (Alyssa), and Markie Van Landingham III, great grandchildren, Lexie Pate (Brayden Jackson), Libbi Beckman (EJ Hunter), Peyton Nixon, Casey Nixon, Zoie Carmack, and Zaiden Carmack.
Jane graduated from Winterboro High School and carried that steady determination into a life of dedicated work and faithful community ties.
She served as a fingerprint classifier for both the FBI and the ABI, including work for the FBI in Washington, D.C., under the commission of J. Edgar Hoover, and later for the ABI in Montgomery, AL. Through this careful, exacting work, she contributed to public service with diligence and professionalism.
Jane was also known for the simple joys she embraced wholeheartedly. She loved to shop—so much so that she would drive 10 miles to buy something ten cents cheaper—and she especially enjoyed the shopping network. Above all, she delighted in spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren, giving generously of her time, attention, and affection.
A member of Winterboro Baptist Church, Jane remained connected to her faith community and the values it reflected throughout her life.
Visitation will be held at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, North Chapel, 1315 Talladega Hwy, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on August 17, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Graveside Service will follow at Tallasahatchie Cemetery in Sylacauga, AL, on August 17, 2026, beginning at 2:00 pm.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Reaves, Tristen Carmack, Brent Beard, Brayden Jackson, Markie Van Landingham III, and Peyton Nixon.
