Loretta Francis Ham, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the age of 95, at her home in Ardmore, Okla., surrounded and supported by her family. As per Loretta’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation with care under the direction of Griffin~Hillcrest.

Loretta Was born March 23, 1931 to Henry and Lillie (Ware) Ham in Clarendon, TX. The family lived in Anton, TX. where she graduated Anton High School. If Loretta was exceptional at anything it was growing flowers. She had the magic touch, just throw some seeds in the ground and poof: beautiful flowers! She loved to decorate inside and outside of her home and was always adding and changing things. She loved treasure hunting at goodwill and secondhand stores for more decorations. She always had multiple pets and loved them all, even the ugly ones!

She was proceeded in death by her Parents, one brother, Lloyd Ham and two sons, Clifford Alan Burch and Kevin James Burch.

Loretta is survived by her children, Barry Wayne Burch, Steven Ray Burch, Cecil Loren Burch, Rita Beth Burch, Linda Ruth Shea, ten grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.