Pearl Theressa Hammett Gillette, daughter of the late Nias and Mattie Nedd Hammett, died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Sumter Valley Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1931, in Clarendon County. She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Allen University of Columbia. Pearl lived in Los Angeles, California, for many years before relocating to Sumter in 2000.
Her survivors include five brothers, Emmanuel Hammett of Miami, Florida, Odell (Joan) Hammett of Sumter, Fred (Hattie) Hammett of Sumter, Bennett Hammett of Troy, New York, and Willie (Marian) Hammett of Troy, New York; two sisters, Maybell Mouzon of Troy and Deloris (Oliver) Robinson of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Pearl Theressa Hammett Gillette will be held at noon on Saturday in the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. with Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. officiating, assisted by the Rev. M.G. Walters. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery.
The family will have a private viewing at 11 a.m. today and public viewing will be held from 5 until 6 p.m.
The family will receive friends at the home of her brother, Fred Hammett, 1030 Nottingham Drive.
Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
