Mrs. Grace Shepherd Ham

Mrs. Grace Shepherd Ham age 89, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ham was born August 1, 1925 in Ashe County to David Levi and Lydia Osborne Shepherd. Mrs. Ham was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rev. Ray Ham, grandchild, Darlene Moretz and all her brothers and sisters. Grace was a devoted pastor's wife and member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She loved word search puzzles and crocheting. Family was very important to Grace. She loved her family and loved taking care of them. She was very witty and loved to joke around. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ken Furches and Pastor Keith Casey. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ham is survived by: One son, Russell Ham and wife Jerri of West Jefferson, Two daughters, Juanita Main of Jefferson and Luvenia Moretz of Lincolnton, Four grandchildren, Missy (Rex), Michael (Cyndi), Greg and Nathan, Four great-grandchildren, Jeffery, John, Adam and Chance, Two great-great-grandchildren, Lillie and Mason, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Buffalo Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harless, 218 Beaver Dr., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

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

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Ham's arrangements.

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