Della Adela Branch Hammer, 87 of Lenoir died Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 21st, 1930 she was the daughter of the late John Branch and Annie Branch Branch. Della was employed by Broyhill Furniture as a line supervisor. Survived by; daughters, Cynthia Dancoff and husband John of Lincolnton, NC, Wanda Perkins of Lenoir, NC and Anita Layell of Morganton, NC; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 sons Jerry and Stephen Messer. A private family service is planned by the family at a later date. Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hammer family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.