Nancy Vera Hammonds

September 7, 1937 - January 21, 2021

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA – Nancy Vera Hammonds, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at her home. She was born in Castlewood, Virginia; daughter of the late Henry C. and Nannie M. Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Harrison Hammonds; three infant children, Roger, David, and Jewel; two sisters, Virginia E. Salyer and L. Ardist Dixon; and two brothers, Pat Hicks and Chad Hicks. Vera was a member of Open Door Tabernacle in Castlewood, Virginia where she served as secretary and treasurer for several years. In addition, she, her husband, and sisters had a Singing Ministry throughout the local area. Vera was also a very special cook at Copper Creek Elementary School in Castlewood for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Paula R. Marshall and fiancé, Doug Sproles; one granddaughter, Chloe N. Marshall; two brothers, Allen Hicks and wife, Jeanette of Nickelsville, Virginia and Jim Hicks and wife, Bernice of Castlewood, Virginia; two sisters, Fern Burke and husband, Buddy of Castlewood, Virginia and Darlene Austin and husband, Shorty of Castlewood, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Following the COVID-19 restrictions set forth by the Governor of Virginia on face-covering requirements and social distancing, Graveside Services and Interment for Nancy Vera Hammonds will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the Hicks Family Cemetery in Castlewood, Virginia with Rev. Bill Salyer officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews, special friends, and neighbors. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date for everyone to attend. Online condolences may be sent to the Hammonds family through our website and a video tribute may be viewed at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.