Juanita Marie Hammond

Juanita Marie Hammond passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Fayetteville, North Carolina, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was 63.

Born April 2, 1962, in Philadelphia, Juanita spent much of her life in Eatonville, Washington, a place she proudly called home for 35 years. Known for her quiet strength and dry wit, Juanita was a shy child who grew into an outspoken, passionate woman. She touched countless lives through her warmth, determination, and humor.

Juanita found great purpose and joy in her work at GSI, working for Mount Rainier National Park. Starting her career in bookkeeping, she went on to serve in various supervisory roles over the years. She was deeply respected by colleagues and friends alike, always leading with integrity, empathy, and a contagious love for nature and the people around her. Music was a lifelong companion to Juanita. Whether belting out Freebird or quietly humming Amazing Grace, her eclectic taste reflected a soul both free-spirited and deeply grounded.

She is survived by her daughter Serena Reeves, son-in-law JB Reeves, granddaughter Kipper Starkel, and grandson Jordan Reeves; her son Christopher Schof, daughter-in-law Amy Schof, grandson Andrew Schof, grandson Nolan Schof, and granddaughter Mila Schof; her mother Rita Wicks; her long-time friend Michael Schof; her sister Brenda Merrill and her brother-in-law Alan Merrill; and her niece Jessica Waters. She was followed in death closely by her niece, Crystal Waters, who adored her "Aunt Nini." She is preceded in death by her father Stanley Wicks and her brother Jimmy Waters.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no formal service or burial. Instead, family and friends are invited to honor her remarkable life by sharing their favorite stories and memories of Juanita so that her legacy may live on in the joy she brought to others.

If you feel moved to make a charitable donation in Juanita's name, the family welcomes you to contribute to a cause that speaks to your heart, in her spirit of generosity and kindness.

She will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered.

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