Joan Hammond, 81, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 11:00 am, February 9, 2019 at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, June 3, 2019 at Fairbury United Methodist Church. A private family inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.

Memorials may be directed to Fairbury United Methodist Church. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of arrangements.

Joan was born, March 27, 1937, in East St. Louis, Illinois; the daughter of Walter and Ann Poor Rector. They preceded her in death. She married James Hammond on August 14, 1954 in Washington Park, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2013.

Surviving are her daughter, Susan (Rod) Lauderdale of Lake Charles, LA, her son Michael Hammond of Toluca, Illinois, and her granddaughter, Dallas Lauderdale.

Joan was a long-time member of the United Methodist Women and was a member of the Fairbury United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother and dedicated her life to her family and her church.