Tennie Ham

Tennie Belle Ham went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 98 years.  She was born on November 24, 1910 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Maime Minter. She married Jesse Ham on February 29, 1928 he preceded her in death. She was a housewife and mother for the majority of her life.  She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her memories three children; a son, Jesse Ham, Jr. of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and two daughters; Juanita Simmons of Enid, Oklahoma and Oneta Skinner Ham of Edmond, Oklahoma, she is also survived by seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; Benjamin and Maime Minter, husband, Jesse Ham, two brothers, four sisters and one great grandson. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rusty Dawson officiating.  Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Talby Justus, Harley Justus III, Curtis Simmons, Kobe Simmons, Justin Henniger and Joseph Henniger. Funeral Information: November 10, 2009, 11:00 AM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips Ave., Seminole, OK 74868