Mrs. Ruth Hammon

August 19, 1933 – August 13, 2026

Mrs. Ruth Hammon, age 92, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Ruth was born in DeKalb County, Alabama on August 19, 1933 to Wallace & Lillie Young Smith. She graduated from Valley Head High School and later attended Jacksonville State University, acquiring her Bachelor’s Degree and later her Master’s of Education. Ruth retired from Fort Payne High School and then later worked at the Rainsville Public Library for many years. Ruth, and her husband Robert, were faithful members of Second Baptist Church in Fort Payne.

She is survived by:

Sons: Ronnie Hammon (Lynn), Ralph Hammon, & Richard Hammon (Kathy)

Son-in-law: Jerry Hulgan (Wilma)

10 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren, & 5 Great Great-Grandchildren

Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband of 68 years: Robert E. Hammon

Daughter: Robin Hulgan

Daughter-in-law: Linda Hammon

Serving as Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Charles Robert Hammon, Chris Hammon, Kyle Hammon, Blake Hulgan, Jared Hulgan, & Reid Hulgan

The family is accepting flowers