Service Details
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjtxryxCpBoA Homegoing Celebration will be held in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 11:00 am with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby, Sr. officiating. A memorial luncheon will follow at Infusino’s Banquet Hall. Viewing will be in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am. Private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Racine – Catherine (nee: Puryear) Ingram, age 88, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Minister Ingram was born in Somerville, TN on October 23, 1933 to the late Jesse Howard Puryear and Lula Mae (nee: Hester) Puryear. She received her adult diploma from JI Case High School and went on to graduate from Dominican College in 1972. With her love of children, Catherine served our community as an elementary school teacher for Racine Unified School District for over 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association.
Minister Ingram dedicated her life to serving and worshiping God while ministering to others whenever the opportunity presented itself. Minister Ingram was a proud member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a missionary, Sunday school teacher, Bible study leader, and prayer warrior. She regularly visited the sick-and-shut-in and local nursing homes to pray for and spread the gospel of Christ. Among her interests, she was an avid studier of The Word and enjoyed watching Christian programming. Some of her favorite pastimes include baking, growing greens & tomatoes, nurturing household plants and tending to her yard. She was often known for having the best lawn on the block.
Surviving are her daughters, Doris Jones, Greta Ingram, and Candace (Eric) Tate; grandchildren, Malcolm (Rosa) Griffin, Tracey Griffin, Andre Jones, Johnny (Keshia) Williams IV, Contessa Ellis, Jerrad Williams, Denzel Tate, Brya Ingram, Taylor Ingram and Christian Tate; great-grandchildren, Alaa & Omar Bahour; Tevin & Kaydence Jones; Mikayla Griffin; Za’Kiya, Za’Kerya, Za’Mariyon, Za’Jariyon & Jaemar Williams; Avery Santiago and Mya Tate; brother, Bro. Howard (Lucy) Puryear; sister, Cora (John) Rayford; sisters-in-law, Mary Puryear and Desarae Puryear; nieces, nephews, cousins, church family & friends.
In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Ingram; daughter, Angela Ingram; son-in-law, Jerry Jones; sisters & brothers, Charlotte Puryear, Mary Lou Weddle, John Puryear, Clementine (Eddie) Holmes, Amos Puryear & Earlene Puryear; sisters-in-love, Little Henretter Puryear & Katherine Puryear; and best-friend, Mary Powell.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 11:00 am with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby, Sr. officiating. A memorial luncheon will follow at Infusino’s Banquet Hall. Viewing will be in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am. Private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. In memory of Minister Ingram, offer a kind deed to someone in need.
Ronnall & Lucinda (Berry) Patterson says
Sending our deepest sympathies in your time of loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Melissa McGhee & Family says
With prayers and love in your time of sorrow. Always look to the hills from whence comes your help, all of your help comes from the Lord. Be encouraged!!
Cherry &Linda Campbell(kenosha) says
To our family sending condolences and prayers during this time of bereavement may our God gives all strength 🙏🙏❤
Mattie Barry says
The Ingram Family,
May the grace of God bring you comfort and peace now and in the days ahead.
Loretta Powell says
I Love You Aunt Catherine. We both are educators. May God continue to wrap his Amazing Grace around all of us and give us peace and strength. We must keep their Legacy Alive
James & Angela Bush /Nashville TN says
Our prayers are with you family. We will miss our sweet aunt.
Anonymous says
Archie and Shelia Rainer
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Minister Rebecca Love ❤ says
Sending My Love And Condolences To The Family Minister Ingram A Outstanding Woman And Friend I Will Miss Her Dearly I’m Going To Miss Our Prayers And Conversations
Kym Heron & Family says
Candace & Family, May your beloved Mother Rest In Eternal Peace; and Her memory be a blessing. 🙏
Marilyn Williams Pearson and family says
Sending my heart felt condolences Mins. Ngram was one of the best Elementary teacher on this side now you can rest from all your heavy Labor
Aletha Kimmons Slaught says
Sincere condolences to the Ingram Family
Praying that you look to the hills which cometh all your help
Joanne (Tucker) Powell & Family says
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the loved ones of Minister Catherine Ingram. May the legacy she leaves comfort your hearts and give you peace. ❤️
Linda ivy says
My condolences to you and your family.
Jo Ann Hattix says
The arms of God will uphold you my dear friend, Greta in the days to come. He will be a fence around you and your sisters. Love each of you!
Letha R. Chattman says
Trust in the Lord to can gain strength. May God continue to bless and keep you during this time of brevement.
Rose M Hooker says
To the family: May you feel the presence and comforting grace that only comes from the LORD during this most difficult time. My sincere heartfelt sympathy and condolences as you take one day at a time.
Jon K. & Belinda J. Cronin says
In our deepest condolences 💐 prayers for Kathryn’s family and may God’s Grace and Mercy carry each of y’all through this difficult time together in love 🥰 and actions in love & support of your wonderful memories of Kathryn Puryear Ingram!
The Beadles Family says
Greta and family sorry for your lost
Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says
To be absent from the body allows us to be present with the Lord. We send our condolences to the family of Minister Ingram. She was always great in sharing the Word of God.
Pastor Carlton & Cheryl Jordan says
To Evg. Doris Ingram-Jones and the entire Family of Minister Catherine Ingram
Our prayers are with you all during this time
It is never easy to say goodbye but we pray that you will find great strength and comfort in the words of God and through his son Jesus love
Sheila N Grandy says
My deepest condolences to the Ingram family’s, may God comfort each one of you during this time.
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Maggie Cobb says
To the family What a blessing to have known Rev Ingram She shared her gift of sharing God’s love an word.She will be missed that smile an the twinkling in her eyes so warm and so giving. My condolence and prayers
TYRONE PERSON says
Deepest condolences to Debra (Ingram) Jones and family of Minister Ingram.
Denise Freeman says
Candace,
I was saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. Trust God to guide you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Queen Hart, Atlanta Georgia says
To the entire family of Minister Ingram, may God grant you peace and comfort during this challenging time. May you find joy in all the precious memories of Minister Ingram.
Doris, you are in my prayers.
Candace Ingram Tate and family says
To all those who stopped to offer your prayers and support, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your kind gestures are greatly appreciated. My Queen has earned her wings and is surely in jubilation. ❤️
Greta Ingram says
Thank you everyone for your condolences , kind words, and prayers. It was truly appreciated. The list of a mother is heart breaking. It’s a love lost that is irreplaceable. I will truly miss my mother.
Gail Causey says
Doris and family,
So very sorry for your loss . Death of a loved one is not easy.
But know …God will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.
Isaiah 25:8
Julie A McLaughlin says
You will be missed, Mother Ingram. I’m glad that Kenny had the opportunity to come to Christ before he passed and I hope and pray that you two will meet again in the Kingdom of God. Rest in peace and enjoy your new adventure.
Julie Ingram-McLaughlin
B.Sc. Psychology
M. A. Christian Ministry