Mary Ruth Hammwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 23, 1928 the daughter of the late O.H. and Daisy Plunk Lott.On November 22, 1946 she was united in marriage to James A. Hamm, who preceded her in death on October 6, 1984.Mrs. Hamm had worked in the Finishing Department at Harwood Manufacturing for 3 years and in the Folding Department at Garan Manufacturing for 25 years. She loved flowers, watching TV, enjoyed hummingbirds, gospel music, and attending church. She loved her family.Mrs. Hamm departed this life on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the age of 82 years, 10 months, 8 days.Mrs. Hamm is survived by a daughter, Patsy Hamm West and husband Earl of Adamsville, Tennessee; a son, Steve Hamm and wife Regina of Adamsville, Tennessee; 2 sisters, Faye Grooms of Memphis, Tennessee and Wilma Nell Hughes of Adamsville, Tennessee; one brother, Junior Lott of Crump, Tennessee; 3 grandchildren, Penny Walker, Brian Hamm and Stephanie Hurt; 6 great grandchildren, Alex Parrish, Alaina Hamm, Ananda Walker, Adain Walker, Caitie Grace Hurt, and Chloe Grace Hamm.In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Effie Mae Clenney; 3 brothers, Marshall Lott, Raymond D. Lott and Hugh Ray Lott; a granddaughter, Tiffany West.