Karen Kay Ham, 59, of East End, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2025.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  Karen loved working in the yard and loved antiques. She was a strong, independent woman, who would help anyone in need.  She hosted many gatherings for people.  Karen loved to cook and would feed anyone who was hungry.

She was preceded in death by her father, Haskell Hall Kelley, Jr. and mother, Joyce Lavern Kelley, her husband, Charles B. Ham, and father of her children, John E. Bradford, as well as her brother, Byron H. Kelley.

She is survived by her sister Alicia D. Bush, daughter Erika and Brandy Bush and family. Her daughter, Tracy Hudson (Adam), daughter, Rose Bradford, daughter, Emily Bradford, son Dylan Bradford, and son Jesse Bradford. Grandchildren, James Hudson, Aaliyah Hudson, Hayleigh Hathcock, Kaylee Hudson, Kayson Hudson, Kris Hudson, Carver Senteney, September Cook, Hadley Seyller, Morgan Tucker, Jorden Bradford, Victory Bradford, Ella Bradford, and Brayden Bradford, And Great Grandchildren Jaxon, Jazmine, Jacob Hathcock, Theo and Kenan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at North Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, 20120 N. Sardis Rd., on November 28, 2025 at 1pm.