Shirley Bly Hammer , age 94, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. She was born on November 9, 1927, in Brandywine, WV, the daughter of the late George S. and Eliza (Puffenbarger) Taylor. Shirley married Junius Clarence "June" Hammer, who preceded her in death on February 21, 2000.

Mrs. Hammer attended Brandywine Elementary School and Franklin High School. She was a member of Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren and attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She had worked at Hanover Shoe Company and Franklin Garment Company.

Mrs. Hammer leaves behind to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Sherry Wilfong of Sugar Grove, WV, Kitty Waggy (Curtis) of Franklin, WV; 2 sons, Freddie C. Hammer of Shepherdstown, WV, JC Hammer (Betsy) of Franklin, WV; 3 grandchildren, Heather Aumann, Allen Wilfong, and Thomas Hammer; and 2 great-grandchildren, Wyndsor & Beckett Aumann. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: a son, Terry Hammer; a son-in-law, David Wilfong; and 2 daughters-in-law, Janet Hammer and Margaret Hartman; 3 brothers, Byron, George Jr., and Jack; and 4 sisters, Joan, Frances, Faye, and Ruth.

Friends may pay their respects at the Basagic Funeral Home, Franklin, WV, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 8 AM until 12 PM. A graveside service will be on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin, with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Memorials may be made to: South Fork Rescue Squad c/o Charlotte Hoover 124 Black Thorn Rd., Sugar Grove, WV 26815, Pendleton Manor POB 700 Franklin, WV  26807, or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church c/o Sharon Harr 687 Siple Mountain Rd. Franklin, WV 26807. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.