Pauline "Alma" Thurmond, 54, of Cuba, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009 at St. John's Hospital in Washington, MO. She was born November 22, 1954 at Old Mines, MO to Harold and Gladys (Haffer) Hammond. On March 24, 1974, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Thurmond who survives of the home. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Jim, of Cuba, MO; her mother, Gladys Hammond of Irondale, MO; one son, Keith Hammond of Cuba, MO; one sister, Gladys Marie Woods of Irondale, MO; and one grandson, Austin Michael Hammond. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Hammond; two brothers, Harold Steve Hammond and Dennis Paul Hammond; and two sisters, Ina Laverne Hammond and Ida Louise Willard. For several years, Alma delivered flowers throughout Missouri and Illinois and also spent time as a cake decorator. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, watching tv and playing Bingo. Visitation was from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. with Billy Gowers officiating. Special memories were given by her son, Keith Hammond. Music of "Dream On", "Angel" and "Amazing Grace" was played. The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.