In Memory

Gretta Hammarstrom

A very sad announcement from Grace Hammarstrom Nickerson regarding the passing of her twin sister, Gretta. Our sincerest condolences to Grace and all the family.  ðŸ’”

It is with great sadness that the family of Gretta Ebba Hammarstrom announces her passing. Gretta, a long-time resident of Tallahassee, Florida, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019. Born in 1948 in Miami, Florida, Gretta attended Miami Coral Park High School, Miami Dade College, and then Florida State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. She taught several years in the Leon County School System in Tallahassee. In retirement she continued her educational mission. Gretta was well-known as a mentor and a tutor of language and basic scholastic skills to students of all ages in the north Tallahassee area schools. During her lifetime, Gretta always exhibited a charismatic spirit, a love for the Lord, and an inspiring commitment to her life’s duties which focused upon honoring her students, friends, and family. Gretta is survived by her twin sister, Grace Nickerson of Summerville, SC; three nieces, Holly Clayson of Charleston, SC, Kathryn Faulkner of Chattanooga, TN, and Julie Faulkner of Charlotte, NC. Gretta is also survived by a great niece, Jade Lindley of Chattanooga, TN, and two great nephews, Keller Lindley of Chattanooga, TN and Noah Clayson of Charleston, SC. A special Celebration of Life service is being planned by the family: arrangements by Abbey Funeral Home, 4037 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida.



 
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09/12/19 05:14 PM #1    

Daniel P. Perales

Denise and I are very saddened to learn of Gretta's passing. Gretta and Denise knew each other in high school and became roommates in Cash Hall when they both attended Florida State from 1969-1971. They had a lot of fun together along with their FSU friends Sandy, Janet, and others. I remember seeing Gretta when I visited Denise a few times while I was stationed at the Ft Sam Houston Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Gretta was one of Denise's bridesmaids at our wedding in 1972. They stayed in some contact over the years, but news like this is never expected.  Denise sends her heartfelt condolences and love to her sister and all of Gretta's beloved family. 

Danny


09/14/19 10:34 AM #2    

Evelyn Lenore Rose

So sorry to hear this.  She and her sister were so nice.  I always enjoyed being around them.  My thoughts are with her family.  RIP Gretta.


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