Diana L. Hamm

Diana L. Hamm age 51 of West Jefferson passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home.  Diana was born on Sunday, April 27, 1969 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Walter Worth and Gertrude MacCauley Hamm.  In addition to her parents Diana was also preceded in death by a brother, Stevie Hamm.

Diana was a member of Midway Baptist Church.  She was an avid collector of oriental themed pieces and in her younger years she enjoyed painting.  Diana attended and graduated from Appalachian State University, being a single parent during her time there was an accomplishment she was proud of.  She also loved spending time with her friends and family.

Ms. Hamm is survived by: her sons, Tyler Grooms, his fiancee Gabby Hamm, and their son, Walter Worth, and Ethan Grooms, her brothers, David Hamm, Tony Hamm and his daughters, Gabrielle Hamm, and Vanessa Hamm, her sister, Rebecca McNeill and her husband Chris McNeill and their daughters Samantha and Taylor McNeill.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2:00pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Pastors Steve Leashomb and Tim Hamm.  Burial will follow in the Davis Lyle Hamm Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00pm-2:00pm two hours prior to the service at Ashelawn.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the family; 903 Hillcrest Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694.

During a family’s time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel asks on behalf of the family that throughout the duration of Ms. Hamm’s services, please wear face coverings and keep touching and contact to a minimum for the safety and well-being of everyone in attendance. We ask if you are experiencing fever, cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place an online condolence on our website or give the family a phone call. Again, we understand this is a difficult time but we encourage exhibiting safety and courtesy to everyone involved in these services. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented situation.