Barbara Hammond

Barbara Hammond, 70, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Barb was born on July 8, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Lorenzo Snell and Emma (Cox) Stephens.

Barb was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1973 graduate of Washington High School. She worked at the Massillon State Hospital as an Activity Director. She also worked at Child Adolescent Behavior Health. She was the secretary at Skyline Terrace Apartments for many years. Barb enjoyed crafts, gardening, reading, and baking. She was a member of Trinity Gospel Temple.

She is survived by her daughter, Fallon Hammond; step-daughter, Tamika Hammond; step-children, Damon (Denise) Hammond, Rodney Hammond, and Terez Averette; grandson, Rico Marshall, Jr.; and numerous step-grandchildren; brother, Joe Stephens; nieces, Gloria (Julio) Ortiz and Tracy Stephens; nephew, Lawrence (Susie) Driver; great-nieces, Brittany, Summer, and Taylor.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn Hammond with whom she shared 36 years of marriage prior to his passing; sisters, Shirley Snell, and Hatti Driver; grandson, Anthony Chavers, Jr.; and step-son, Vaughn Hammond, Jr.

There will be no calling hours or services. Cremation will take place. To leave a message for Barbara's family please click on the share a memory button above.