Edith A Hammond, 85 of Centerville, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  She was born on April 7, 1940 in New Lisbon, Indiana to Charles Rhoades and Pauline Helen Ramey Rhoades.

Edith was a proud Centerville High School alumnus, class of 1958. On January 21, 1984 she married Elmer Hammond in Kerrville, Tennessee. They were able to spend 41 years together before his passing on  September 14, 2021.

She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching children about Jesus through songs & stories of books in the Bible. She enjoyed fellowship through Bible studies and especially enjoyed gospel music, often singing along, while her husband played. Together they enjoyed leisure time traveling, or fishing with grandchildren, who share fond memories tagging along. Edith had an eye for spotting antiques and enjoyed finding pieces to treasure, or gift to those close to her.

Her legacy surviving: known as "Mom" to her children; Mark (Hilda) Earles, Kenny Earles, Charlene Sturgeon, Joyce (Michael) Louden, Betty Earles. Known as "Edie" to Becky Hammond, Craig Hammond, and Mike Six; affectionately "Grandma Pucker" to grandchildren Brandt (Misty), Jarod, Danielle (Jon), Ruthie, Seth, Meredith, Megan (Patrick), Kacy (EJ), Kody, Krystal Jeremy), Ky, Samantha (Thomas), Brittany (CJ), Jessica, Cheryl, Ricky, Patrick (Heather), Lacey, Mekayla, Austin; most fondly known as "Grandma G" by great-grandchildren Alexxandria, Kalana, Mila, Elliana, Dylanna, Parker, Paxton, Kenna, MeKenzie, Ethan, Dylan, Corey, Kayleb, Logan, Hanna, Preston, Kent, Kaliegh, Candi, Matthew, Jasmine, Bruce, Grayson, Skyler, Suesanna, Lee, Andrew, Layla, Aubrielle, Sullivan. Brother and sisters also surviving, Robert Rhoades, Peggy Ellis, and Nancy Bailey, along many, many extended family and special friends dear to her.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, brother C. Michael Rhoades, grandson Shayne, and granddaughter Kandi.

Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St., Liberty. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Richland Cemetery.