Obituary of Laverne Ingram

Mrs. Ingram was born on December 28, 1923 to the union of Fred and Mattie Tolbert and on March 26, 2009, at "noon day fair" , God sent his angels to Hardtner Medical Center of Urania to carry his child, Laverne "Honey" Ingram through Heaven's gate. She was 85. There to welcome her was her beloved husband, Ishmael "Cornmeal" Ingram. Others to welcome her home were her mother, Mattie Tolbert Arnold, father, Fred Tolbert, brother, Raymond "Buddy" Tolbert, sister, Laura Tolbert McGowen, step-father, Dennis Arnold. She was a lovely lady who lived a quiet life taking care of her home and family. In her last days she became a very meek and humble lady. She showed love and appreciation to anyone who helped her in even the smallest way. Honey spoke many times of Heaven and waited anxiously for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is finally "Home Free". A memorial service to celebrate and honor her life will be held at 2:00 pm ,Sunday, March 29, 2009, in the First Baptist Church of Olla with Rev. Johnnie Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm Sunday until time of services in the Church. Those left to cherish her are daughter: Pamie Ingram Carter, son: Jerry Ingram and wife Susan, grandchildren: Debbye Ingram Storer, Stephanie Ingram Nassif, Jeffrey Ingram and wife Annette, Darron Ingram and wife Susie, Kellye Carter Nelson and husband Luke, Jennifer Carter Douglas. Great grandchildren: Chris Harris, Kim Harris, Joshua Nassif, Terra Nelson, Hannah Nelson, Josh Douglas, Bethany Douglas, Trever Ingram, Jeremy Ingram, Braden Ingram, Ryan Ingram, Mackenzie Ingram, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Ingram, Chris Harris, Joshua Nassif, David Williams, Tommy Stepp, and Charles Stepp. Honorary pallbearer will be Darron Ingram. Honey's family extends deepest appreciation and special thanks to Dr. K.P. Mauterer and the entire staff at Hardtner Medical Center and Southern Care Hospice for their tender love and care shown to her. Each of you truly went the extra mile, God Bless You. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Judes, or the charity of your choice.