Anna Lula (Cooper) Ham, age 69 of Ogallala, passed away Friday September 2, 2016 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Anna was born on October 17, 1946 in North Platte to Marion and Nona (Teel) Cooper. She grew up and attended school in North Platte. In 1989 she was united in marriage to Billy Ham of Trinity, TX. They retired together and resided there until Billy’s passing in 2008. After Billy’s death, Anna moved back to Ogallala to be near family and friends. She worked in several establishments throughout her life, being of service to others, including private in-home care. She was very personable and loved being around people and visiting. She had a love for many things in life and always had open arms for whoever may be in need. Her dog “Tiny” also had a very special place in her heart and life.
Anna is survived by her siblings, Leta Larimore of Gilbert, AZ, Madeleine (Norman) Kirshchbaum of Grand Island, NE, Mirl (Joan) Cooper of Schuylkill Haven, PA, and Nancy (Rick) VanRotz of Ogallala, NE; stepchildren belonging to her late husband Billy Ham; several half brothers and sisters; numerous nephews and nieces; great and great-great nephews and nieces; as well as many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Nona Cooper formerly of North Platte, NE; and husband Billy Ham formerly of Trinity, TX.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday September 7, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Mirl Cooper offering words of comfort. Cremation was chosen and will follow the service. Inurnment will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday September 8, 2016 at North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday September 6, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.