Nelle Slay Hamm Obituary

In loving memory of Nelle Slay Hamm (Ridgeland, Mississippi), born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, who departed this world on July 16, 2024 at the age of 97. Nelle Slay leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelle Slay Hamm to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Dewey and Beulah Stevens Slay; her husband William Jefferson Hamm, Sr.; her daughter Suzanne Anthony (Joe); her granddaughter Jennifer Hamm; and her siblings, George, Glyn, Retha and Carole.

She is survived by: her sister Rose Batte; her son Jeff Hamm, Jr. (Elizabeth); and her grandchildren, Ken Anthony (Ashley), Jill Lamar (Trey), Laura Gullett (Foster) of Jeff Hamm, III. and Leslie Sivley (Brandon). She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS, or Herb Kosten (Pancreatic Cancer), 6060 Poplar Ave, Suite 140, Memphis, TN 38119.