Mary was born on May 10, 1947 to the late Albert S. Kelly and Josephine Cushman Kelly. She had a heart for service her entire life, never tiring of helping others. She was a lifeguard during her high school years. Early on in her adult life she became a member of the South Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (SMCVFD) in Spring, Texas. She received her Master’s Certificate in Firefighting and was a Fire Prevention Specialist who loved to teach fire safety and CPR to students at local schools. She later became co-founder/owner of Keg Springs Winery in Hampshire, Tennessee.
Mary is survived by her husband: Gerald M. Hamm; son: Brian (Becky) Hamm; brother: Pat (Celest) Kelly of Dothan, Alabama; brother: Mike (Carolyn) Kelly of Woodlands, Texas; sister: Alice Johnson of Jonesboro, Arkansas and brother-in-law: Joe Brocato of Olive Branch, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Ann Brocato.
The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home, Columbia. Services will be Thursday, June 20, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Church at 10:00 AM.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online atwww.williamsfh.com.
