Della Jean Posey Hamm
July 14, 1962 - July 2, 2020
Della Jean Posey Hamm’s sunrise was July 14, 1962 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson and her sunset was July 2, 2020 at home after a long illness. She fought a good fight, but in the end she was tired and had to have some rest. Della had a bright smile and beautiful spirit. She had a big heart and looked after people she loved. All those things made her a wonderful person. She lived life and gave love. She received her Associate’s Degree in Social Services in 1982. She was a graduate of Henderson County High School . She was employed at Dick’s Food, Kusan, and Methodist Hospital where she worked for 5 years. Della was preceded in death by her parents: George and Minnie Posey; her daughter: Ja’Meia Hamm Pettus; her brothers: George Posey, Ruben Wilson, Walter Gaines, Tom Gaines, and her sister: Flossie Gaines. She leaves to cherish her memory loving husband: Jimmy Lee Hamm, Sr; her son: Jimmy Lee Hamm, Jr.; sons-in-law: Demetrice Pettus, Sr.; grandsons: Demetrice Pettus, Jr. and Da’Mari Pettus; sisters: Ruby Wilson of Henderson, KY, Loretta “Ann” Posey of Henderson, KY and Doris Williams of Georgetown, KY; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Services will be held on Friday, July 10 at 1:00 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Corydon, KY. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial at UBF Cemetery, Corydon, KY. Mason Brothers Audubon Chapel has been entrusted with the services.
Della Jean Posey Hamm’s sunrise was July 14, 1962 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson and her sunset was July 2, 2020 at home after a long illness. She fought a good fight, but in the end she was tired and had to have some rest. Della... View Obituary & Service Information