Melba A. Hammond, 78, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, following a short illness.

Melba was born on November 7, 1934 in Walton the daughter of the late Gilbert and Reta (Elwood) Granger. She was first married to Gary O. Hime. Following Gary's passing, she married Ted Hammond. He died on October 20, 2005.

Melba was a LPN at Delaware Valley Hospital for many years, and later as a nurse and caregiver at the Boyer Rd., and the Townsend St., IRA's. She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Walton, where she was a member of the ECW and the Ladies Guild, the Walton American Legion Auxiliary, and a volunteer for Catskill Area Hospice, and Legacy. She enjoyed baking, spending time with her family and friends, crafts, traveling, camping, going on bus trips to Atlantic City.

Melba will be remembered as a warm and caring lady who was always available to help anyone who needed it.

Melba is survived by her children, Duane Hime, and Kathleen Hessinger (Roger Kinch), both of Walton; her daughter in law, Deborah Hime of Idaho; her grandson, Ethan Hime of Idaho; her stepchildren, Karen (Fred) Falco, Susie (Brett) Moore, Kris Hammond (Doug Clark), Steve (Sandy) Hammond, Tom (Marcia) Hammond, Marc Hammond, several step grandchildren, her brother, Donald Granger of Unadilla; her sisters, Linda DeBus of Florida, and Darleen and Rich Johnson of Norwich; her niece, Jennifer Miller, her 3 caregivers, Pat, Anna, Josh, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husbands, Gary and Ted, and her sons, Andrew Hime and Michael Hime.

Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. A memorial service will be held on Monday afternoon, June 24, 2013 at 1 PM at Christ Episcopal Church, 41 Gardiner Place, Walton, with the Rev. Suzanne Cole, officiating.

Memorial contributions in Melba's name may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, or Christ Episcopal Church, 41 Gardiner Place, Walton, NY 13856, or the Alzheimers Assoc., 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, New York 12205.