Chloris "Corky" Hammons, 89, of Middle Point, died at 9:40 p.m., Sunday at Vancrest Nursing Home in Delphos.

She was born on November 24, 1930, in Melrose the daughter of the late Wilfred and Dessie (Rayle) Theobald. On November 26, 1950, she married Charles Lee "Chuck" Hammons who also preceded her in death on October 6, 2006.

Family members include her three children, Dennis L. (Virginia) Hammons of Middle Point, Michael K. (Lori) Hammons of Van Wert and Kay E. (Blane) Mohr of Grover Hill; eight grand children, Jarret M. (Brady) Hammons, Joshua J. (Theresa) Hammons, Cassandra L. Hammons, Kyle A. (Ebany) Hammons, Brett M. (Allison) Hammons, Raegan E. Hammons, Gavin A. Mohr and Alyssa F. (Ross) Evans; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, John Theobald of Spencerville and Paul Theobald of Continental; two sisters Ruth LaRue of Delphos and Naomi Theobald of Paulding; and a sister-in-law, Barb Theobald of Lima.

Besides her parents and husband, Corky was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jane Adams; a brother, George Theobald; and two sisters-in-law, Rita Theobald and Ninevah Theobald.

Corky was a 1948 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Delphos. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, the Hoaglin Sunrise Club and the ladies auxiliary of the Middle Point Fire Department. She had worked at Federal Mogul in Van Wert for forty-three years retiring in 1992.

Due to Covid-19 considerations, there will be private services at the convenience of the family.

Preferred memorials are to the Lincolnview Athletic Department or the Middle Point Fire Department.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.