OAK ISLAND — Kelly Ann Shelly Hammond, 54, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Mrs. Hammond was born Oct. 8, 1965, daughter of the late William Thomas Shelly and Martha Ann Futter Shelly. Kelly fought a courageous battle with lung cancer for over two years with her son Carlton by her side the entire time.
She had worked on Oak Island at CJ’s Corner Store for over 10 years. Kelly was a much beloved member of the Oak Island community who was known by many. Kelly’s faith sustained her. Her faith in the Lord was never ending and was an inspiration to many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Hammond Sr.
Survivors include her son, Carlton William Hammond Jr.; family at Captain’s Cove Motel, Linda and Chris Crothers, John A., Jason, John and Becky, Tabby and Sarah Beth, Little Chris, Mr. Lynn, Christi, Sybil, Paula, Brandy and Parus; friends, Frank and Sylvia Livingston, Larry, Katherine and Leah Ward; and her small group at Beach Road Baptist Church. She is also survived by her friends at the American Cancer Society Road to Recovery, specifically, Bradley Waldrep, and his wife, Wanda.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 5, at Cape Fear Memorial Park, Southport.
The family has established a GoFundMe account to assist with the services for Kelly, or donations in Kelly’s name may be delivered to Captain’s Cove Motel, Oak Island.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
