Ona L. Wright, 80, of 128 Edgewood Drive, Alma, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma, with loved ones at her bedside.

Better known to everyone as “Hammer”, she was born and grew up in Alma.

She joined the Restored Mission Church, where Melissa Brinson was the pastor. She loved cooking, growing flowers, stitching, praying and singing.

She was preceded in death by four children, three grandchildren, three-step children, three brothers, and four sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memories with five children, Robert Harris, Mae Frances Wright, Larry Wright, Minister Helen Faulk and Carolyn Deverger; one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law; 29 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; eight step-children; two brothers; several step-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in- laws and other sorrowing friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, from the First A. B. Baptist Church, Alma, where  the Rev. J. Stephon Deen is Pastor. Words of comfort will be given by her daughter, Minister Helen Faulk.

Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Alma.