Amber Brittany Hammond

Amber Brittany Hammond, 37, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 8, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1988, at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, California, to parents Chantae and Damon. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Henry Cokes and William Taylor.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted and loving husband, Steven; her beloved Berne doodle, Louie; her mother, Chantae (Roderick) Gray; her father, Damon (Linda) Taylor; her brother, Christopher; maternal twin brothers, Evan and Alexander; sisters, Spencer (Mariah) and Taylor; paternal twin brothers, Jesse and William; and brother, Michael. She is also survived by her grandmothers, Bertha Cokes and Brenda Taylor; her Nana, Helen Gray; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Amber attended Stebbins High School in Dayton, Ohio, where she distinguished herself as an outstanding JROTC officer, commanding the Honor Guard and drill team with her lifelong grade-school friend Ièsha. Amber’s dedication, natural leadership, and discipline were evident early in life and continued throughout her academic and professional journey.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Wright State University and later obtained her master’s in business administration from Norwich University. Amber built an accomplished career at Synchrony Financial, where she held several leadership positions and most recently served as Assistant Vice President for Compliance and Risk and Synchrony’s Black Experiences initiative.  Amber was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

An adventurer at heart, Amber loved exploring the world. She traveled to many places and held a special love for Japan, which she visited twice in 2025. She embraced Japanese culture—from anime to traditional cuisine—with enthusiasm. She also cherished the outdoors, especially time spent on the ocean. She found joy in being on a boat, traveling to islands, and sharing those adventures with her husband.

Above all, Amber will be remembered for her driven spirit, her kindness, her love of adventure, and the warmth she brought into the lives of those around her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 16, 2026, at 1pm, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 5191 Hoover Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45417.