Doris Marie Hammer Efird

Doris Marie Hammer Efird, 94, of Albemarle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was at home and surrounded by loved ones. Doris was born April 11, 1930, to the late Theodore R. and Conie McNeill Hammer. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Pines Efird; an infant sister Betty Jean Hammer; and brothers Ernest “Buddy” Hammer and David T. Hammer. Doris is survived by her loving children, son Stephen Roy Efird (Debbie) and daughter Sandra Efird Carter of Albemarle; grandchildren Ashley Carter (Jennifer) of Albemarle; Tyler Efird of Santa Rosa, California; Matthew Carter (Pia) of Charlotte; and Lindsey Carter Kohles (Ben) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; five great-grandchildren Ava, Henry, Mila, Charlotte and Lukas; a brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Diane Hammer; a sister-in-law JoAnn Hammer of Asheboro; and several nieces and nephews. Marrying the love of her life, Roy Pines Efird, in 1951, Doris moved to Albemarle and joined St. Martin’s Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School in her younger years and remained a faithful member upon her death. Doris devoted her life to her family, enjoying time spent together and making special memories for all her loved ones. She was an avid gardener, baker and seamstress and enjoyed making quilts for her family. She loved Sunday afternoons visiting with family and friends. While her health allowed, she regularly attended ballgames and special activities involving her grandchildren. She leaves a legacy of faith and family love. The family will receive friends from 10-10:45 AM on Thursday June 6, 2024, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Albemarle. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM Thursday June 6, 2024, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Phil Thorsen. Burial will immediately follow at the church cemetery. Her family sends a heartfelt thank you to Tillery Compassionate Care for their love and support during the past month. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 16592 St. Martin Rd., Albemarle, NC, 28001 or Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Doris Marie Hammer Efird

April 11, 1930 - June 4, 2024