Bertina L. Hammonds, 67, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 31, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster, Mt. Joy. Born in Darby Twp., she was the daughter of the late William Sr. and Eva (Barnes) Rickettes. Bertina was the wife of Rev. Lionel Hammonds with whom she celebrated 40 years of marriage this past February 13.

Bertina was a homemaker who was a mother to everyone who knew her as "Mrs. Bert".

Surviving in addition to her husband Rev. Lionel Hammonds is a daughter Danita Rickettes of Chester. 2 granddaughters; Brittany Torres wife of Wilfredo and Jennez Middlebrooks both of Lancaster. A great granddaughter Lennisecia Torres, and many other family members.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Rays Temple Church 49 S. Ann St., Lancaster 17602 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edgar Scott officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church before the service from 9-11 a.m. Interment will follow at Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster 17602.To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com