Charlene Hamm

Mrs. Charlene Hamm, age 71, of Baxley, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Appling Healthcare.

She was born on September 16, 1953 to the late Clarence and Audrey Ford. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and a member of Hazlehurst Church of God. She enjoyed keeping house, keeping up her yard and flowers, and rescuing animals. She is remembered by her family as someone who saw the best in everyone and helped anyone who needed it. She was a very special Nana to her grandbabies. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Yaughn; and two brothers, Jackie Ford, and Jimmy Ford.

Mrs. Hamm is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jeff Hamm of Baxley; her son, Larry Yaughn Jr. (Heather) of Hazlehurst; her daughters, Maria Yaughn of Pensacola, Fl, and Melody Dawn Bryant (Lonnie) of Hazlehurst; her brother, Charles Ford (Sheila) of North Carolina; her sister, Rhonda Taylor (Glenn) of Lyons; 10 grandchildren, Larry Yaughn III, Ashley McLendon, Lexi Bailey, Gavin Bailey, Dylan Minton, Bryson, Anzley, and Grayson Bryant, Kaitlyn Pacheco, and Klay Mullis; three great-grandchildren, Noah, Lena, and Sophia; special friends, Charlene Garrett, Frances Taylor, and Paula Shumans; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation for the public will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home.

A graveside service for close family and friends will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Hazlehurst City Cemetery with Jimmy Ryals and Pastor Rick Brown officiating.

The family may be contacted at the home of Dawn Bryant, 24 Jean St, Hazlehurst, Ga, 31539.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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