Martha Ham

Martha was born in Mason County Texas on August 12th, 1928. Martha was married to Norman Neely Ham Sr. a veteran of WW2 in 1946.They raised 3 sons in Fort Worth Texas, Norman Neely Ham Jr. born in Dec. 1948, William Mack Ham born in Jan. 1951 and Warren Lee Ham born in Oct. 1952.

Martha served as a pianist and organist at Worth Baptist Temple in Fort Worth for many years and was active in Gospel music performance, songwriting and publishing until her passing.

She is preceded in death by her husband Norman Neely Ham Sr. and her son Norman Neely Ham Jr. she is survived by her 2 sons William and Warren a daughter in law Avah Ham, her sister Mary, grandchildren, great-grand children, nieces, nephews and numerous friends and Gospel music associates.

Martha would always say “The Lord has been so good to me.” Now she is with him in her heavenly home.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to

Texas Southern Gospel Music (singing school) c/o Susan Bollman

732 Meadow Vista Circle, Weatherford, Texas 76087