Angela Harrison Ham

Ms. Angela Harrison Ham, 72, of Augusta, GA went to her Heavenly home on December 9, 2025 after a brief illness. Angie was born on August 7, 1953 in Waycross, GA to Robert and Mildred Harrison. She grew up in Jesup, GA and moved to Augusta in 1963. In 1971, she graduated with honors from Westside High School. She was a honor graduate of Georgia Southern University in 1974 with a B.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Education. Angie was the director of Bulloch County Head Start and a kindergarten teacher in Candler, Toombs, and Richmond Counties. She was recognized as Clara E. Jenkins 1996 Teacher of the Year and was included in “Who’s Who Among American Teachers”. Angie was the devoted mother to her daughter, Kellie Ham, and son Ashley Ham (Laura) of Augusta, GA. She was a loving Maw-Maw to her grandson, Ryan Ham, of Broomfield,CO and her precious granddaughters, Sara Beth and Ashley Grace Ham, of Augusta, GA. She is survived by her sister, Janet Wilson (Glenn) of Thomson, GA, brother, Bobby Harrison, of Augusta, GA and a nephew, Robert Alan Wilson and family, of Thomson, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mildred Harrison, infant sister, Annette Harrison, grandparents Mary Jacobs Harrison, of Waycross, GA, Zeke and Lucy Hamby, of Mountain Rest, SC and a special Aunt and Uncle, Lula Mae and Kelly Robinson, of Waycross, GA. She also leaves behind many precious cousins and friends, especially Magdalene Nelson of Augusta, GA. Angie touched the lives of many children in her teaching career. She was a warm, caring, and vibrant lady who overcame many trials in her life through her strength in Christ. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren, whom she doted on and loved fiercely. Angie had a flair for decorating and flower arranging. Her caring and joyful spirit filled her home with laughter and she always made sure she took care of her family. May she rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus. A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon (December 12, 2025) at 1pm at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Randy Wainright officiating.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

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