Geraldean Hammer

September 25, 1932 - June 27, 2021

Geraldean (Smith) Hammer, age 88, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born in Monroe County, Kentucky on September 25, 1932 to Price Joseph Smith and Frances Katherine (Ritter) Smith. She graduated from Gamaliel High School where she was a cheerleader just like her sisters. She married Reggie Maurice Hammer on August 12, 1950. She worked for RCA Electronics for 32 years before moving to South Carolina in 1988 and returned to Beech Grove in 1995. Mrs. Hammer was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed crocheting, bowling, cooking and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Shull of Greenfield and several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents, Price Joseph Smith (Daddy Joe) and Frances Katherine Smith (Mama Joe); husband, Reggie Maurice Hammer; granddaughter, Tiffany Carol Shull; siblings, William Erskin Smith, Leslie Leon (Shorty) Smith, Billy Wayne Smith, Deelya Mae Smith, Betty Lou Smith England, and Ruth Juanita Smith Duncan and her son-in-law Michael Nelson Shull. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 30, at 1 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140 with viewing 2 hours prior to the service. Pastor Matt Wickham will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Alzheimer’s Association 50 E 91st St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or envelopes will be available at the Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.