Leslie Jean Hammons

Leslie Jean "Ivester" Hammons peacefully went to be with her Lord and King on Sunday morning, June 28, 2015. Jean was born February 17th, 1940 in Chickasha, OK to L.W. "Whit" Ivester and Ruby "Watson" Ivester. She graduated from Pocasset High School in 1958. She married Wayne Blair Hammons on June 6th, 1958. They lived in Wichita Falls, TX for a short time before moving to Chickasha, OK. She worked at the court house and Supreme TV for many years. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Chickasha, OK. She raised three children: one daughter, Cindy and two sons, Dan and Andy. She enjoyed sewing, bobbin lace, tatting, crocheting, quilting and genealogy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was their biggest fan and supporter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Whit; one brother, Jimmy Ivester; and two sisters, Dorothy Patterson and Leona Dickey. Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne B. Hammons of the home, Daughter, Cindy "Hammons" Gelnar and husband, Joe, of Chickasha, OK 2 sons: Dan Hammons and wife, Sheri, of Fort Cobb, OK and Andy Hammons of Tampa, FL Granddaughters: Shannon Mosier and fiancé, Larry Wimberly, of Chickasha, OK; Haley Hammons of Fort Cobb, OK; Danielle Hammons and fiancé, Hunter Quickle, of Fort Cobb, OK; Hannah Gelnar of Chickasha, OK Grandsons: Michael Hammons and wife, Jennifer, of Medford, OK; Nate Hammons and wife, Alesha, of Pocasset, OK; Seth Mosier and Justin Gelnar of Chickasha, OK Brother, Wayne Ivester 3 sisters: Lorene Brooks, Lois Cook, and Bettye Black She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.