HAM, Helen (Spooner) – Of Flint, age 92, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Christian Apostolic Church, 6350 Fenton Road, Flint, Reverend Don Spooner, Sr. officiating, obituary read by Reverend David L. Spooner, of Clio.

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christian Apostolic Church. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mrs. Ham will be at the church from 12 noon Saturday until the time of the service. Helen was born in Benton, Arkansas on November 14, 1917.  Helen and her husband, Joe Ham traveled as Evangelists throughout the community. Helen graduated from Central High School, Mott Community College and attended the University of Michigan at the age of 90. She was a member of the Christian Apostolic Church and was an ordained minister with the First Church of Jesus Christ. Helen retired from the Flint School System as a Para Professional. Helen enjoyed sewing, computers and continuing her education. Surviving are brother, Reverend David and wife Bonnie Spooner of Clio; sister, Lois Lobbs of Clio; brother, Reverend Don and wife Marie Spooner of Henderson, Nevada; several nieces, nephews and special friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ham.