Coleeta Vasser

Hammond

Coleeta Vasser Hammond of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on November 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Coleeta was born on November 11, 1937 to Lurton Houston and Mattie Melanie Vasser and was the eldest of four children. Coleeta dedicated 30 years of her professional life to Guardian Life Insurance Company. Most importantly, Coleeta was a woman whose heart was as big as her faith. Her God-given gifts of service and hospitality blessed others in countless ways. She always put others needs ahead of her own and her door was always open, treating others with kindness and generosity. One of her greatest joys was gathering people and feeding them both physically and spiritually. Her table was more than a place to enjoy delicious food, it was a place where everyone felt welcome, and a place where fellowship and love were always shared. She understood that a meal would nourish the body, but a kind word, a prayer, and sharing God's love would nourish the soul and change a life. Her love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived. Her legacy will live on through the love she freely gave, the lives she blessed, and the seeds of faith she planted in others. "For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve." Mark 10:45

Coleeta is survived by her four sons, Steve Hammond and wife Jeanine, Gary Hammond, Chris Hammond and wife Lynne, and Greg Hammond and wife Christy; grandchildren, Kyle Hammond and wife Ansley, Taylor Hammond and wife Caitlin, Travis Hammond and wife Allie, Kevin Hammond, Andy Hammond and wife Taylor, Jake Hammond and wife Jadee, Alex Hammond, and Nikki Hammond; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Ray and husband James and Carolyn Hopper and husband Eugene; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lurton Houston and Mattie Melanie Vasser; and her brother, Clifton “Bubba” Vasser.

The family kindly requests memorials may be made in Coleeta’s honor to: The Chris Hammond Youth Foundation, 1305 Greystone Parc Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242

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