Heather Farr Hammond

     Heather Farr Hammond, age 53, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
     Heather was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 24, 1971, the daughter of Robert William and Gayle Margaret (Campbell) Farr. She graduated from Port Huron High School with the Class of 1990. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Russian Studies from Western Michigan University.
     On July 27, 2008, Heather married Thomas Brian Hammond, at the Bridge Street Wedding Chapel in Grand Ledge, Michigan. They have been married for sixteen years.
     Heather was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, wife, and mother. Her family nickname, “Heady” was fitting for the radiant, playful energy she emanated. She is remembered for her child-like nature, her curiosity for life and her infectious sense of humor. She was an avid quilter, finding peace and tranquility with each project, with each stitch, and set out to share her gifts by setting up shop as the Reclaimed Quilt at the Maple Street Mall in Mason, Michigan.
     She was a long-time and well-loved public servant, serving as a Constituent Services Representative for U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow for over 20 years. Recently retired in December 2024, Heather was the magic behind the scenes and the foundation for constituent services communication to countless Michiganders over the years, and known as thoughtful, kind, and gracious colleague.
     Heather was rooted in her faith, family and community. She was a devoted worshipper at Community Church St. Johns and loved by the community she found there. She regularly taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to many young worshippers of Christ; a role she enjoyed to the fullest.
     To know, Heather was to know she had this authentic, undeniably magnetic quality about her that invited you to not take life, or yourself, so seriously. She did not shy away from child-like play and adventure and inspired many to join her.
     Heather is survived by her husband Tom, her son Brian (fiancée Jobi Schultz) Hammond of East Lansing, MI; her mother Gayle Farr of Port Huron, MI; her two sisters: Carol Lynn Farr (Upinder Raisauda) of Seattle, WA; and Erin (Adel) Gougam of Kalamazoo, MI; her nephew Aidan, and nieces: Amelia and Elise. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert William Farr.
     A Memorial Service will be held at Community Church St. Johns, 100 West Maple Avenue, St. Johns, Michigan, 48879, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Pastor Josh Lator officiating. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
     Memorials may be made to Community Church St. Johns, 100 Maple Avenue, St. Johns, Michigan 48879, or Habitat for Humanity ReStore- 2352 North US Highway 27, St. Johns, Michigan 48879. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.