ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HAMMOND, FRANCES ALPHA 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died Saturday, October 22, 2011

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HAMMOND, FRANCES ALPHA 
(Died October 22, 2011)

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Frances Katherine Alpha Hammond, of Slidell, Louisiana, entered into eternal 
peace and love on Saturday, October 22, 2011, with her daughter by her side. 

She was born in Patterson, Louisiana to Julia Trellue Alpha and Pinckney Davis 
Alpha, Jr., who raised her with much love and laughter with her seven brothers 
and sisters. 
She was the epitome of a devoted wife, mother and “Mimi” to her grandchildren 
Betsy and Brandon, and lit up every room she entered with her smile. She was 
the perfect Southern lady and hostess, and was, at all times, impeccably 
dressed, on the go, and ready for a good conversation.

Frances served as a Wave in the Navy during World War II, and was stationed as 
a nurse at Bethesda Naval Hospital. 
During her years in Slidell, she was a founding member and active supporter of 
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, and was a member of many civic 
associations, including the Slidell Women’s Petroleum Club, the Slidell Garden 
Club and the Slidell Newcomers Club. 
She was a former President of the Slidell Lioness Club, and was named a Melvin 
Jones Fellow by the Lions Club International.

She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty-five years, Connor Hammond, her 
daughter, Pamela Whittinghill Hammond of New Orleans, and her granddaughter, 
Elizabeth Hammond Gray, also of New Orleans. Also surviving her are three 
sisters, Janet Alpha Blanco of Ricohoc, Marlene Alpha Daigle of Morgan City and 
Maxine Alpha Walker of Plano, Texas, along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Robert Rae Alpha of 
Eastleigh, England, Brian Davis Alpha of Patterson, and George Pinckney Alpha 
of Bunkie, her sister Elaine Alpha Watson of Shirley, Arkansas, and her 
grandson Brandon.

She was much loved by her family and friends, and will be greatly missed. Many 
thanks and much love go to her devoted caregiver Patsy Dossman, and the many 
friends who supported her through her illness.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 26, 
2011, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, 
Louisiana, 70458, with a reception to follow at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that she be remembered with donations 
to the church. 

Interment will be in Morgan City Cemetery, and will be private.

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