Nancy Kelley Hammond
East Lansing
Born October 2, 1937, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at age 79. Nancy was a recipient of the Diana Award from the State, was co-founder and legislative chair of the first Michigan Women’s Political Caucus, was a delegate to the first National Women’s Political Conference, and was an inducted in the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. She received her master’s degree from Michigan State University and retired from the State of Michigan. Nancy was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Lansing. Between tending to her extensive gardens, Nancy enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with her loving family.
Survivors include: daughter, Cynthia K. Hammond; grandchildren, Tamara Lynn Brown and Dylan Hammond; great-grandson, Tavien Ellis Ryder; and her brother, Robert (Lonnie) Kelley. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and her former husband, Ellis Stebbins Hammond.
A memorial service will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Herrick officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 16, from 6-8 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. until service at 2.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in memory of Nancy.
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Patricia L. Buggia
March 14, 2017 at 8:28 amI was so deeply saddened to learn about the loss of your mother; grandmother; great grandmother; sister. I understand your sorrow and feel the personal loss of a very dear friend. May we always be blessed with a mountain of treasured memories to recall and celebrate. Nancy Kelley Hammond will remain eternally within our hearts and by our side.
Herb De Jonge
March 14, 2017 at 2:18 pmYour legacy will not be forgotten by the women in Michigan. We all owe you a debt of gratitude.You have a wonderful moral compass and that played out in your professional,social and family life. Sincere regrets to the entire family
Ann M. Wooten
March 14, 2017 at 3:40 pmDear Cindy. I was so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. I have fond memories of Nancy when I worked for your Dad at Admissions & Scholarships. She was a terrific role model and I admired her for the hard work she did on behalf women. She introduced me to “indoor” plants and I had a begonia from her that lasted for several years. She was a true original and will be sorely missed. Love to you dear Cindy and know that you had a wonderful mom.
Joan Bailey
March 14, 2017 at 4:42 pmSo very sorry for your loss. Nancy was and will remain an inspiration to the many women whom she aided.
Lisa Blowers
March 15, 2017 at 7:22 pmNancy was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by so many who knew her! Always kind, gracious, and generous, she was ever willing to reach out to others. I am grateful and proud to have known her for the last several years. A loving stepmom, she brought great blessings to my life, and she will remain in my heart forever. Our lives were enriched by knowing her, as much as our hearts will grieve for losing her.
Laura A Macdonald (Burks)
March 23, 2017 at 10:39 pmNancy was our neighbor across the street on Kensington Road in East Lansing for many years. My mother, Mary Burks, had a wonderful friendship with Nancy. I always picture Nancy in her spectacular gardens. She was always generous, always gracious, and a true original. My deepest condolences to Cindy and the family.