Virginia Ann Hammond Martin Sefzik

Mrs. Virginia Ann Hammond Martin Sefzik, daughter of Chesley and Laura Mae Hammond, was born on November 10, 1939 in Forsyth County, Georgia.  She grew up in the Coal Mountain community where she lived most of her life.  She passed away suddenly on September 6, 2016.  

Miss Ann, as she was known to so many, became a teacher in the Forsyth County School System at the age of 17.  She earned her Bachelors degree, two Masters degrees and a Specialists degree all while teaching full time.  She worked at Bethelview School, Chestatee High School, and Forsyth County High School where she passed on her love of History to her students.  As the years passed, Miss Ann became an assistant principal at Forsyth County High, North Forsyth Jr. High, Cumming Elementary, and Otwell Jr. High.  She then served as principal of Chestatee Elementary School for many years.  Even in retirement she continued to work for the school system she loved so much by serving as an administrator in the testing department at the Forsyth County Board of Education.  All told, she worked for Forsyth County Schools for 49 years.  She was well known and much loved by those who had the pleasure of learning from her, working for her, or working with her.  And she loved every second of her work for Forsyth County Schools.  Had it been possible, forty-nine years would have just been the beginning.  After retiring she kept her grandchildren, ran a business, and volunteered at Pleasant Grove Preschool.  

Miss Ann was known by another name to those closest to her--Grandma.  This is probably the name she most treasured.  She never missed any event, recital, game, celebration, ceremony, or concert that involved her children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren.  Even in failing health, she made it her mission to continue supporting her family.  Many days she sat in the hot sun at a ball field, stuffy gym, or crowded auditorium just to show her love and support for her family.  She was Grandma not only to her own grandchildren, but also to anyone who passed through her door or came into her life. 

Miss Ann was preceded in death by her parents Chesley and Laura Mae Hammond; brother William (Bud) Hammond and stepson Todd Sefzik.   She is survived by her loving family that will miss her so much;  husband, Richard Sefzik; sister, Nadine Gravitt; son, Mack Martin, daughter, Cecilia Weldy; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Cindy Martin; granddaughter and husband, Amie and Christian Holmes, granddaughter and husband, April and Andrew Oliver; Abby, Emily, and Eli Martin; great-grandchildren Daigan and Emerson Oliver; step-children Tanya and Richard Clark, Richard Sefzik, Jr., Jody Sefzik; step-grandchildren, Richard Sefzik III, Stacey Clark, Patrick Clark, Jennifer Funderburk, Jaymi Sefzik, Jessica Delval, step-great-grandchildren Carlee, Gracie, Annabelle, and Lucy.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9^th at 2:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ruel Martin and Rev. Richard A. Sefzik, III officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Thursday from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am until hour of the service.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.