Sara Ruth Hayden Hammett, 91, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at her home in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 15, 1922 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of Susie Lucas Hayden and James Bradley Hayden.

Sara was the loving wife of the late James Richard Hammett, Sr., whom she married on August 24, 1940 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD., and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2004.

Sara is survived by her children; Sue Anne Bucher (Larry) of Virginia Beach, VA, Sally Wigginton (Bob), Dick Hammett (Vicki), Brad Hammett (Barbara) all of Leonardtown, MD, Ruth Owens of Knoxville, MD, Donna St. Pierre (Mark) of Brunswick, ME, Jim Hammett (Lora) of High View, WVA, Stephen Hammett (Mary) of Lexington Park, MD, David Hammett (Kim) of Ladson, SC, 36 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her siblings; Hattie Guy, James Hayden, Mildred Mattingly, and Lambert Hayden.

Sara graduated from Margaret Brent High School, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD. She was a homemaker. Sara belonged to Ladies of Charity, St. Aloysius Alter Society, Brownie & Girl Scout Leader, and Avon Representative for over 30 years.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Larry Bucher, Jr., Dick Hammett, III, Jerry Owens, Nick Hammett, Bryan Hammett, and Matthew Hammett.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.