Darla Mae Gautreau Ham

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake; even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." — Psalm 23

Darla Mae Gautreau Ham passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter’s home on July 6, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle L. Poche, her grandchildren, Jeremy J. Sanders and wife Brittani Sanders, and Joshua G. Sanders and wife Montana Sanders and her great-grandchildren, Madison J. Sanders, Waylon C. Sanders, Cali M. Martin, Wesson L. Sanders, Lakyn E. Sanders, Tanner J. Ingenfritz, Tatem J. Shaffer, and Talon D. Reed. She is also survived by her niece, Tasha M. Hood; her Godchildren, Austin P. Ham and Daniel E. Ham; and her sister, Tina Genusa.

Darla was preceded in death by her husband, Ora E. Ham; her mother, Felice Bailey; Father Watson Gautreau; and her son-in-law, Eddie E. Poche’.

Darla will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.