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Erma Ingram Obituary
Colleen was born July 5, 1927 in Richmond, KS the daughter of Wilbur Wesley and Nellie Pearl (Tracy) Stratton.
She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Lawrence, a member and president of Ladies COPE (Committee of Political Education) and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. She was instrumental in introducing the Bradford Pear trees to the Lawrence area. She was also known for the beautification of Downtown Lawrence including the parking lots in the late 60's.
She was a homemaker and owner of Westside Greenhouse.
She married Jarl Dean Ingram on March 3, 1943 in Nowata, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1984.
Survivors include one daughter, Virginia "Ginger" (Steve) Wingert of Lecompton, KS; one son, Steve (Teri) Ingram of Bradenton, FL; three grandchildren, Dennis (Alyson) Wingert, Chad (Kelly) Ingram, Kent (Pam) Wingert; eight great-grandchildren, Matthew (Amy) Wingert, Candace Wingert, Blake Wingert, Colton Wingert, Trinity Ingram, Colin Ingram, Abby Ingram and Sean Ingram.
She was preceded in death by her father, her mother and stepfather, whom were killed in a car accident in 1953. She was also preceded in death by her four siblings, Searle Stratton, Buford Stratton, Doris Nadine Kramer and Marjorie Adamoli.
The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Memorials may be made in her name to First Southern Baptist Church or Visiting Nurses and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Erma Ingram
Sharon White
June 4, 2016
Dear Steve & Teri, Ginger & Steve, I so enjoyed "aunt" Colleen and her happy smile. I pray the Lord will fill you with happy memories of the past and joy that we will all be together one day in Heaven. Love and blessings.
May 27, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Mary Baxter
May 27, 2016
Sorry for your loss, we will miss her.
David y Karla Grether
May 24, 2016
Steve and Teri, so sorry for your loss.
May 24, 2016
Sorry for your loss.
Monte Antisdel
Helen Pendleton Rumbaut
May 24, 2016
Ginger, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you His peace, which passes understanding. God bless you.
Linda Hayden
May 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Alyson and Dennis Wingert
May 23, 2016
Your loved flowed deep, your heart was sweet , your laugh contagious , so giving in every way and your sense of humor was wicked . Grandma you made a difference wherever you went . We will miss you beyond measure . Dennis and Alyson xxxxx
John Hodge
May 23, 2016
I am blessed to have gotten to know Colleen in the past year. What a special lady. Will be praying for comfort for her family and friends and all whom she touched in her life. JH
Donnie Colley
May 23, 2016
Loving aunts are so special. I had her in my life for 72 years and I was so blessed. My prayers go out to her family.
Toni Detherage
May 23, 2016
There was no person as gracious or loving as Aunt Colleen. How blessed we were to have loved her. My prayers, hugs and love to her family.
Pat Dalton
May 23, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. She was such a grand lady. Always enjoyed talking with her whenever I had to drop the boys off or pick them up. We would always end up remembering times we shared with Melissa. God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Linda & Myrl Helton
May 23, 2016
What a sweet lady. I was privileged to have known her. Prayers to all the families.
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