[br][br]Betty Jean Ham, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Lake Point Manor in Franklin, Wisconsin. Betty leaves to join her parents, James Earl and Florence Katheryn Ham, and her two younger brothers, James and Frank Ham.
She leaves behind her children of heart, Gayatri Patel, Mrinalini Ingram , and Vrajesh Patel, her "babykins" who she looked after for several years, Justin and Chandra Ingram, and her sister-in-law, Alfreda Ham, along with many friends.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Betty later spent much of her life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she owned and operated a few apartment complexes. She later moved to Spokane, Washington where she took care of Natvar and Geeta Patel's children for many years before she ventured out to create the "Busy Bee Day Care Center" which she ran for nearly a decade. Betty was exceptionally close to all the children and filled their days with music, art, and lots of love and laughter.
Betty was an artist creating many beautiful wall murals in her homes and lovely oil paintings on canvas. Betty's warm smile and infectious laughter brightened every room she entered. She was a warm and generous spirit and will be dearly missed.
A small family service will be held in Dickson, Tennessee, at the Slayden Missionary Baptist Church, where she will rest alongside her parents.