IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jean Foglia Hammond

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Larimer

Jun 14, 1926 — Sep 30, 2015

Obituary

Larimer, Jean Naspa Smith Foglia Hammond, was born on June 14, 1926 near Lewisville, Texas and passed away on September 30, 2015, at the age of 89. Although living in Garland at the time of her death, Jean was a long-time resident of Irving, Texas. Jeans mother passed away when she was eight years old and she spent a lot of time during the following years living with various family members while her father traveled for work. In particular, she spent many years in the care of her beloved Aunt Hattie. Jean married Anthony Foglia during World War II after meeting him at the wedding of mutual friends in Dallas. They lived in several locations near Army bases before he was deployed to Europe, where he was killed in action during the Normandy invasion. After his death, Jean moved back to Dallas to be close to her family. A few years later she married Sonny Hammond and the family moved to Irving, where they made many great memories. After Sonnys death, Jean moved to Arkansas where she met and married Chester Larimer, who is fondly remembered for his many unique practical jokes. After Chesters death, Jean used her excellent cooking skills working for the Ingram Barge Company for many years. When Jean retired, she moved back to Texas and spent many wonderful times visiting with her family and friends. She loved nothing better than to attend large family gatherings where she could laugh and tell jokes with the best of them. Although Jean was born in Texas, she spent many years of her youth in Arkansas becoming a lifelong fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Through the years, she thoroughly enjoyed watching their football games she also loved the Dallas Cowboys. Jean was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel with family and friends, including trips to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii and many other U.S. destinations. Jean was a woman of faith who until recently had been a long-time member of the Catholic parish of Holy Family of Nazareth in Irving. Jean was preceded in death by: husbands, Anthony J. Foglia, Hudson L. (Sonny) Hammond, and Chester A. Larimer; son, Anthony W. (Tony) Foglia; son-in-law, Stephen E. Sheroan; parents, Bena Metzger Smith and James T. Smith; and brothers, James F. Smith and Philip M. Smith. She is survived by: daughter, Sharon J. Sheroan; son, Hudson L. (Lee) Hammond (wife, Denise); daughter-in-law, Judy A. Foglia; grandchildren: Jana Foglia, Stephen Sheroan, Joseph Sheroan (Lori), Beau McCastlain (Dedra), Jamie Hammond, and Trent Hammond; great grandchildren: Andrew Patchen, Jack and Will Sheroan, Hunter and Tanner Lipsey; sisters and brothers: Bena Stampke, Robert Smith (Rita), Judy Theall (Brad), Thomas Bentley-Smith (Suzanne), and Sue Colley (Thomas); sister-in-law, Inez Smith; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of Winters Park Assisted Living and Memory Care for their care and concern during the last few years. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm at Donnellys. A private graveside service will be October 5, 2015 at11:00 am at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, AR. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jeans memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.
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