Janet Lee Hammack

Janet Lee Hammack passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Janet was born on September 1, 1941 to the late Wade William “Rocky” Puckett and Alice Bernice Gunter of Ripley, WV. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She worked as a cosmetologist for many years in Ripley, WV. After moving to North Carolina, she worked at Rex Hospital in Labor and Delivery for several years before retiring. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Janet is survived by her daughters; Angela L. Wiseman of Pinch, WV and Teresa B. Travis of Creedmoor, NC, a son; Jeff S. Hammack of Spencer, WV; a granddaughter; Janet Freshour of Jacksonville, NC, four grandsons; Cody Backus and Scott Travis of Creedmoor, NC and Tyler and Cody Hammack of Gassaway, WV and, four great-grandchildren; Alicia Brown, Gavin and Bodhi Guthrie and Mason Backus.

Due to the current COVID-19 concerns, a celebration of her life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made to any pet rescue to honor Janet’s love for animals.