Clarabell Josephine Ham

Clarabell Josephine "Josie" (Tharp) Ham, 86, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1939, in Crescent, Oklahoma, to Scott and Faye Tharp. She was reborn in Christ and baptized January 24, 1971.

Josie graduated from Guthrie High School class of 1956. She married Charles Ham on June 10, 1956, and spent the first 20 years of their marriage alongside him as he served in the U.S. Air Force. They returned to Guthrie and raised their children. She later returned to the workforce with Guthrie Public Schools as a Foster Grandmother, and cafeteria worker. She loved Tony Hillerman books, British TV, and was a master of many crafts. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and her beloved CeCe.

Josie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; granddaughter, Samatha Robinson; great-grandsons, Simeon McIntyre, and Jonas Canning; and sisters, Helen Landis, Dusa Gooch, Naomi Pickard, and Cora Biggs.

She is survived by her five children, Glenda Robinson of Edmond, Oklahoma, Debra (Mike) Warren of Norman, Oklahoma, Cheryl (David) Canning of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Donald (Sheila) Ham of St. Robert, Missouri, and Julia Ham and partner, Richard McKinney of Edmond. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Chase and Wyatt Robinson, Cathryn, Jayme, JoCaryn, and Cayla McCullough, Jeremy and Joseph Canning, CJ, Tiffany, and Crystal Ham. There are 20 great-grandchildren, and her first great-great-grandchild is due in February.

Josie's memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 20, 2026 at Poplar and Warner Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, 220 North 1st Street, Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044.

There will be no viewing.

The family would like to thank the Mercy Inpatient Hospice team for their compassionate care.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.smithgallo.com.