Lamar, SC- Belva Lee Ham, passed away Saturday,January 20, 2018 in a local hospital.

A graveside service will be Monday, January 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Elon Church in Lydia, SC. The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Ms. Ham was born in Darlington County, the daughter of Ethel Casper Ham Francis and the late Henry L. Ham, Jr. Belva was a member of Lamar First Baptist Church. Before retiring, she worked in the area hospitals as a nurse.

Surviving are her mother of Lamar; two sisters, Margaret Howle, Patsy (John) Andrews and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Butch and Lory.

Memorials may be made to Lamar First Baptist Church, P O Box 431, Lamar, SC 29069.

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St. Florence is assisting the family.