Betty Hammond Sessions

Betty Ann Hammond Sessions, age 90, passed away on September 27, 2022, in Mobile, Alabama. Born December 7, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, Mrs. Betty became a beloved, lifelong resident of Grand Bay, Alabama. As a mere 15-year-old, the family moved south where she attended and graduated from MOCO High School. Arriving in town, she found and quickly joined First Baptist Church, where she remained a devoted member for over 75 years. Those of you who’d ever had the pleasure of sitting in the company of Mrs. Betty, can surely attest that her smile was bright, and her loud laughter filled the room instantly. Many have witnessed her unfailing Christ-like love and her devotion to the Lord’s work. Mrs. Betty’s journey began in Alabama at age 15 and finding her perfect match she married him, Harvey Judson Sessions, at just 18 years old. Mrs. Betty’s happiness came with her duties as a housewife and the raising of their 5 children. After numerous years of service with Mobile County Public Schools in the custodial field, she became the first female plant engineer for MCPSS. Upon retiring, she continued serving, volunteering, and attending First Baptist Church Grand Bay anytime the doors were open. She spent her time in the children’s ministry, nursery department, choir, Sunday school department, both local and abroad missions and programs, and in many, many more capacities. Anything Mrs. Betty was ever asked to do, in any way she could, she was always there to help where there was a need. Though she didn’t have to be asked, she carried many children, families, and neighbors to church, offering rides to worship service and even opened her home to any who desired. Mrs. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Judson Sessions; two daughters, Donna Liles and Patricia Sessions; grandson, Eric Sessions; parents, Raymond and Minnie Hammond; six brothers, Claire (Bonnie), Bob (Margret), Kenny (Arlene), Bill (Virginia), Fred (Audrey), and Glen (Nancy); three sisters, Shirley (Sam), Nelley (Junior), and Etta (Sullivan). Mrs. Betty is survived by her three sons, James Otha (Nancy), Charles (Kathy), and Johnny (Sharlene), 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mable Knight; and many other relatives and friends whom she loved and held dear. Active pallbearers are Austin Estes, Gabe Hovel, Braydon & Bryson Howard, and Dillon Sessions. Honorary pallbearers are Johnathan Estes, Hays Harness, Jo Henley, Noah Hovel, Alex Hunt, Asher Leslie, Shane & Lars Neilson, Briar Sessions, Eric Sessions, Killian Sessions, and Luke Zirlott. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 5-7 PM at Serenity Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 12 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at First Baptist Church Grand Bay. Interment will be held in Grand Bay Cemetery, immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church Grand Bay: Building Fund.

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Betty Hammond Sessions

December 7, 1931 - September 27, 2022