Luvernia Zirkle Hammond, 93, of Shadyside, OH, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Continuing Health Care in Shadyside, OH.

She was born June 25, 1927 in Mabie, WV, a daughter of the late Sanford Zirkle and Pearl Zicklefoose Zirkle.

Luvernia was a long time member of the Church of Nazarene in Powhatan Pt., OH where she was a member of the Lady Fellowship. She loved to sew and enjoyed altering clothing for friends and those in need.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Hammond; 5 brothers, Virgil, Maynard, Thomas, Reuben and Everett Zirkle; 3 sisters, Iona Thomas, Lona Bailey and Margaret Thomas.

Surviving are her son, Delmar (Nancy) Hammond ,sister, Mary Bertelli; 3 granddaughters, Rachel (Chris) Crow, Erica (Paul) Kimmons and Suzanne Hammond; 5 great grandchildren Christopher (Rachel) Crow, Shawn Crow, Cole Crow, Nicholas Hovey, Ian Campbell and 1 great great grandchild, Cole.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, OH 43942 on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Services will be held Monday November 23, 2020 1:00 pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home – Powhatan Point Chapel with Pastor Ron Wilfong officiating. Interment will follow at Powhatan Cemetery Powhatan Point,OH.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and facial coverings will be required during visitation and service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter by going to TMCFunding.com.

Share your thoughts and memories of Luvernia at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com.