Ella Mae Greer Ham

Ella Mae Greer Ham, age 74, of Jefferson, NC died on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Ham was born on June 28, 1939 in Mullins County, WV to the late Charles and Mary Sweeney Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ham and a son, Charles Edward Hamm. Mrs. Ham was the manager at Shatley Springs Restaurant for 36 years. She loved being around and working with people. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Ham is survived by: Son, Randy Ham of Winston Salem, Daughter, Teresa Lee Wingler of North Wilkesboro, Daughter, Patricia Peters of Wilkesboro, Daughter, Karen Marie Ham of Jefferson, Daughter, Lisa Barker of Lansing, a dear friend (daughter) Donna Howell; also surviving are five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Lisa Bottomley, 87 Montview Drive, Sparta, NC 28675.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Ham's arrangements.

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