Ella Mae Greer Ham of Jefferson died on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at her home. She was 74.

Mrs. Ham was born on June 28, 1939, in Mullins County, W. Va., 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 were held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family received friends on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Ham is survived by a 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; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers were appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or the , 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.