Patricia Ann Hammer

July 2, 1937 – August 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Hammer, 87, Indianapolis, passed away August 6, 2024. She was born July 2, 1937, in Bald Hill, Okla., to the late David Franklin and Blanche (Hicks) Crumrine.

Patricia received her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Oklahoma State University and married Charles Edward Hammer, who preceded her in death in 2017. After raising her family, Patricia was employed in the bookstore at Oklahoma State University. Patricia was a beautiful, humorous, and loving woman who never met a stranger she couldn’t charm. She always treated friends like family and loved hosting celebrations at her home. Patricia loved to dance and had her own ceramic business for many years.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon at Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, 3333 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis.

Patricia is survived by her children, Mary Beth Hughes (Clint), Keith Allen Baldwin (Suk), Ronald Lynn Baldwin (Esther), Brenda Ann (Paul) Howard, Alice Rebecca Whalen (Joseph), and Lela Kay Fredrick (Darren); sisters, Mary Lee Roomsburg and Nina Faye Hyde; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Williams; and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Central College, Whalen Family Scholarship, 1964 Prairie Road, Union, MO 63084.

Condolences: shirleybrothers.com