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Jo Carolyn Hammond CHARLESTON - Miss Jo Carolyn Hammond, 78, of both Charleston and Columbia, SC passed away December 24, 2014 after a prolonged illness. A graveside service will be held Sunday December 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. The daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Herbert Hammond, she was born in Charleston on March 1, 1936. She was predeceased by her parents, an older brother, a nephew, and a niece. She is survived by a younger brother, three nephews, three great-nephews, three great-nieces, and two goddaughters. A graduate of Chicora High School and Columbia College, she taught school for 35 years. In Columbia, she taught at Forest Lake Elementary School for 24 years, where she was also named the first "Teacher of the Year." She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota, Zeta Conclave, a National Sorority of Educators, where she served as State President for one year. A lifelong member of Cherokee Place United Methodist Church in Charleston, and attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Columbia, Carolyn was blessed throughout her life with a loving family and friends who were there for her day and night, year after year. In lieu of flowers, please send your memorial donations to the ASPCA in either Charleston or Columbia, or to the Church of your choice. Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2014.

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Beverly Foster

January 8, 2015

Carolyn was a respected member of the Forest Lake faculty. She truly cared about her students. My deepest sympathy. Former principal Beverly Foster.

December 30, 2014

Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of Carolyn. Your Arkansas Kappa sisters are thinking of your family and praying for you. Susan Peterson, Epsilon State President

Joann L. Etu

December 27, 2014

Carolyn, you touched many lives and were so full of life an love. Thank you loving my children (Kelly and David) and being such a good friend. Peace and love to your family and to you, my dear friend.

Kelly Etu- Stanton

December 27, 2014

Miss Hammond, my dear first grade teacher! You have always been a guiding light in my life. Forest Lake was such a special place because of teachers like you. I am so grateful to have had you in my life as a child and as an adult...you will always have a special place in my heart.

Marynell Wooten

December 26, 2014

Miss Hammond was a marvelous first grade teacher who welcomed my youngest on her first day of school with open arms-literally-and my teary reluctant daughter never looked back. Thus began a great year & my daughter loved learning her entire life. Miss Hammond was a very special lady-we have thought of her often since leaving Forest Lake. Our condolences to her loved ones

Tootie Rogers

December 26, 2014

We are sadden to hear of Carolyn's passing. She and I were ESA Sorority sisters. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In Christ love, Tootie and Bob Rogers

Teka McLaurin

December 26, 2014

sorry, For the loss she was my 1st grade teacher at Berry Elementary in North Charleston,SC

December 21, 2014

I will miss PAPA very much. In all the years I have known him Mr Wyndham never knew an enemy or stranger. He was a quiet humble man who always was positive through all his health issues.He was the type of person you could count on and believe in because he always was honest with you. PAPA will be greatly missed but he has reached his reward in HEAVEN.

Gail Shiffner

December 21, 2014

Thanking of y'all our prays are with you

Kevin Reece

December 21, 2014

A great man who I loved dearly. Can't even begin to describe. I found a poem to help me.

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"

With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

December 21, 2014

SO SORRY PRAYING FOR ALL . HE WAS A GREAT MAM . ALWAYS LOVE SEEING HIM & HIS WIFE . GOD HAS HIS ARMS AROUND ALL OF YOU . LOVE ALL

Vera Trotman

December 21, 2014

Dear Wyndham Family
Mr Wyndham was my midnight buddy when I worked Switchboard at St Francis. He told me that he was the only one in his Church Choir who had a soul move when he sang. I will miss him dearly and you have my prayers.

Diana Steele

December 21, 2014

Sending prayers to your family for Gods strength and guideance in the days ahead

Julia Rusch

December 21, 2014

The world lost a truly great man , but it is a better place because he lived and touched so many lives. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to all that knew and loved him.

Tabby Blevins

December 21, 2014

Papa has taught me to always thank our Heavenly Father for another Beautiful Lords Day. He is a reflection of a true Christian man. We miss you greatly Papa! I know you will enjoy Christmas with Jesus this year. Until we meet again ?

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