Catherine Howard Hamm

Catherine Cathy H. Hamm, 71, of Cumming, GA died on April 25, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Antioch, WVA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Howard. Her beloved husband, John J. Hamm, Jr. also predeceased her. Beloved mother of 5 and grandmother of 6, Cathy placed family above all else and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She always had an open door, a hot meal and provided a warm and loving atmosphere for all who knew her. Cathy is survived by her daughters, Tonya (partner, Susan Wells) Hamm of Chapel Hill, NC, Bonnie Hamm Burleigh of Cumming, GA, Sarah (Jonathan) Spencer of Decatur, GA, Meg (Lee) Joyner of Newnan, GA; son, John Jay J. Hamm, III of Chapel Hill, NC; sister, Polly McFarland of Middleton, OH; brothers, Dewey Howard of AZ and Jerry(Donna) Howard of Tampa, FL; and grandchildren, Becca Burleigh, Cameron, Lily and Caleb Spencer, and Jasper and Catie Joyner. Memorial services will be held at 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 5:30 8:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make donations to a charity that serves areas of Cathy s interests: love of children, birds, nature and reading. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899 Directions to church and funeral home-From Hwy 400 (headed north)-Take exit 15 (Bald Ridge Marina Rd) and turn left. This takes you into downtown Cumming. Turn right at the 3rd light onto Tribble Gap Rd. To funeral home--Go 1 mile and turn right at 3rd light onto Sawnee Dr. Funeral home will be on the right. To Christ the King Church -Go 1 mile and cross Sawnee Dr. Church immediately on the left. To Mom's house from 400-Take exit 17--Turn left. Go 1 mile to the T intersection. Turn right onto Hwy 9 north (Dahlonega Hwy). Go to first stoplight and turn left onto Spot Rd. Go three miles and through one stoplight. Turn left into Arbor Meadows subdivision . 5th House on the right. 4730 Arbor Meadows Dr. Cumming, GA 30040 770-889-8209