Debra Lynn Hammonds
August 15, 1953 ~ November 23, 2025
Born in:
San Antonio, Texas
Resided in:
San Antonio, Texas
Debra Lynn Hammonds, also affectionately known as “Kool” and “Lil’ Mama” born August 15, 1953, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Moses Hammonds Jr., with whom she shared a life of devotion, love, and faith.
Born to Arthurene Joyce Butler and Jessie Miller, Debra grew into a woman known for her warmth, resilience, and unwavering love for her family.
She was a loving mother to her daughter Kim Deneen Bradley and her husband Dr. Terence L. Bradley, and to her son Ahmad Hammonds and his wife Christina Hammonds. She was a proud grandmother to Jayla Lynn Bratton; Ahmad Jordan Hammonds and his fiancé Mishariya Carr; Christopher Jay Hammonds; Rashad James Hammonds; and Jasmine Marie Hammonds. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, including Journie Maliya Hammonds and Jizelle Mylah Hammonds.
Debra was the cherished stepmother of Charles Hammonds Sr. and Sonya Hammonds, and a loving step-grandmother to Chauntae Hammonds; Brooke Jones; Charles Hammonds Jr.; Chadd Hammonds; Larnia Hammonds; and Sharif Hasan.
She is preceded in death by her sister Dolores Yvonne Sutherland and her brother Willie James Butler. She is survived by her sisters Delisa Lanette Fennell and Mary Jane Butler, her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and she was supported throughout her life with love by her devoted aunts and uncles. Debra also cherished her long friendships, many of which spanned decades and brought her joy, laughter, and companionship.
She attended Highlands High School and into her adulthood, took up nursing and caring for disabled children as her life’s work.
Debra will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her strength, and the kindness she extended to everyone she met. Her legacy continues through the family she cherished and the love she shared so generously.
She is now reunited with her husband Moses, and her beloved mother, and together they are at peace.
Services
Visitation: December 13, 2025 1:00 pm
MeadowLawn Chapel
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
Funeral Service: December 13, 2025 2:00 pm
MeadowLawn Chapel
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
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We’ve shared 62 years of friendship—through good times, hard times, and the joys of bringing our children into this world. My heart is so heavy. When I spent those days with you in October, you laughed, joked, and told me you loved me. You told me not to worry, that you were okay. I never thought that would be our last time together.
It’s so hard to let you go, but I find comfort knowing you’re in a better place and free from suffering. I’m going to miss our talks, our laughs, and partying together . You brought so much joy into my life.
Rest in peace, my sister. I love you, and I will miss you and you will always be in my heart ❤️
Debra would say” Remember Me”
To the living, I am gone, To the sad, I will never return. To the angry, I was cheated, But to the happy, I am at peace. And to the faithful, I have never left I cannot be seen, but mu presence can be felt. I can no longer lead, but I can walk beside you. So as you stand gazing at a beautiful sunset or the moon in it’s endless sky, As you look in wonder at the colors of a rose or listen to the sound of a bird, Remember Me.
Remember me in heart, in your thoughts, and in your momeries. Remember the times we laughed , And the times we cried, The times we teased And the times we shared . For if you think of me, I will not have died. I have only gone with Jesus. Remember Me.
May her loving memories forever be in your hearts and bring you comfort, strength and peace. Michelle Molett
Rest with the Lord
I love you always “Lil mama”