Christina Gwen Hammer

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Memorial Service
Gaither Baptist Church
Gaither, AR  72601
Saturday, February 24, 2018
10:00 AM
I served in the Navy.
Christina Gwen HammerI am a Veteran.

of Harrison, AR

February 5, 1956 - February 18, 2018

Christina Gwen Hammer, age 62, of Harrison, was born February 5, 1956, in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of John and JoEllen (McFatter) Richard. Along with her parents, Christina was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Richard.

Chris was a member of Gaither Baptist Church. Her father was in the Air Force and she therefore spent her early years at many different Air Force bases. By high school, her father retired and the family returned to their home state of Louisiana. Following graduation, Chris served in the Navy.

During her first marriage, Chris served as a missionary at Holly Beach, Louisiana. When Hurricane Rita struck, it brought them to Harrison where they built the Psalm 34 Prayer Garden. After the death of her husband, she met and married Vince Hammer on November 2, 2013. She was diagnosed with ALS in 2015 but her faith and courage remained strong during her lengthy illness and she was excited about her trip to her heavenly home. She took that journey Sunday, February 18, 2018, from her home with her family by her side.

Chris is survived by her husband, Vince Hammer, of Harrison; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Elliott and Toni Richard of Ragley, Louisiana, Jerome and Kathy Richard of Church Point, Louisiana, and Gordan and Liz Richard of Abbeville, Louisiana; many precious nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.


Memorial service was Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Gaither Baptist Church, with Pastor Jim Bryant and Bro. Ray Edwards officiating.


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Dale Richard
Erath, LA
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Saturday, July 2, 2022

A message to my beautiful aunt Chris, how I miss you so much, and all that personality that came with you.. you are gone but never forgotten… sending you up love and hugs ♥️

Mark & Debbie Roy
Iowa, LA
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Friday, February 23, 2018

Vince your precious wife was dear to our hearts. She will be greatly missed but her legacy will live on. I will cherish our precious memories. I can see her beautiful smile while sitting at the feet of Jesus. Although sad of her leaving here, we rejoice in knowing she hurts no more &