Jessie Mary Lott Ham, 89, formerly of Jacksonville NC (50+ years), passed away peacefully on Monday October 26, 2026, in Indian Trail NC. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Jessie was born in Drakesboro, KY on January 26, 1937 to the late Deward Lott & Ruby Ferguson Lott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Ray Ham; stepson, Donnie Ray Ham, Jr., and her six siblings.

She retired from Carolina Telephone Company.

Survivors include daughter, Angela Hopson of Monroe NC; grandson, J.R.Hopson (Courtney Hopson); 3 grandchildren of Maiden NC; and sister, Brenda Greer.