Judy Dianne Hammond

Dateline, Lakeland, FL & Franklin, NC - Judy Dianne Hammond, age 49, of Lakeland, FL formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of Frances Keener Sorrells of Franklin, NC and the late Lloyd Fuller. She was a waitress at IHOP and was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 16 years, David Alan Hammond; one daughter, Denise Cunningham of Franklin, NC; three sisters, June Pippio and Nancy Braun and her husband, Keith of Franklin, NC, and Robin Sorrells of Clyde, NC; three brothers, Johnny Fuller of Lakeland, FL, Alex Koletsos and his wife, Lynn of Mewquite, TX and Robert Sorrells of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Zachary and Logan.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21 at 2:00 PM at Ellijay Baptist Church, with Rev. Bill Sellers officiating. Tim Pippio, Brian Pippio, John Pippio, Brandon Braun, Dominick Sorrells, Michael Koletsos and Patrick Pippio will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Ellijay Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service at the Church.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.