Zexia Ham

Zexia Dean Ham, age 91 of Washington, passed way Friday, February 4, 2022, in her home. Zexia Dean was born January 2, 1931, in Iron Chapel, OK. The was the eldest of 6 children born to Howard Jefferson Roberts and Grace Mildred (Carr) Roberts. Zexia Dean spent her early years near Dibble and Johnson, before moving to the Goldsby area. There she met Harold Otis Ham and fell in love. They were married on February 26, 1949. They made their home on a family farm in Washington, OK, where they raised their 3 children: Harold Dean, Howard Otis, and La Fa. Zexia Dean worked tirelessly at home, on the farm, and assisting Harold in his dirt work business. She also spent several years working at the family dirt racetrack in Goldsby. Zexia Dean enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, sewing, gardening, and never missed a chance to travel. She had an adventurous spirit and lived her life to the fullest. She loved to stay busy and was an active member of the McClain County Home Extension Club. She was a woman of great faith and longtime member of the Washington Church of Christ. She always greeted everyone with a smile and was well known for her elegance, welcoming hospitality, and fun-loving nature. Her sweet smile & unfailing kindness will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by: her husband, Harold Otis Ham; parents, Howard and Grace Roberts; siblings, TG Roberts, Marilyn Davis, and Bill Roberts. Zexia Dean is survived by: her children, Harold Dean Ham and wife Helen of Goldsby, Howard Otis Ham of Goldsby, and La Fa Johnson of Goldsby; sisters, Jane Blackwell of Norman, Loretta Richardson and husband Bill of Norman; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Ham, Jody Ham, Marshall Johnson, and Spring Johnson; 2 great-grandchildren, McKenzie Deaton and Cody Ham; 1 great-great-grandchild, Laela Deaton; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Little's Chapel, Wilson-Little. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on our website, www.wilsonlittle.com and our Facebook page, Wilson Little.

Zexia Ham

January 2, 1931 - February 4, 2022