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Obituary For Mrs. Mildred Ingram
Mrs. Mildred Lawhon Ingram, our mother, and friend, transitioned from her earthly visit to her permanent home in Heaven on February 23, 2024, in peace and love. She was born to the late Willie and Martha Wages Lawhon, the fourth of five children and the last child to return to our heavenly Father. She was preceded to Heaven by her parents, her husband, Alexander Ingram; sisters, Inez, Margarette, and Rubye; and her brother, Jasper. They are now reunited in love.
Mrs. Ingram was a great mother who was deeply devoted to her family. She and her husband, Mr. Alexander Ingram, were blessed with four wonderful children: three daughters, Renee, Marquita, and Kim, and a son, Bernard. Her unwavering dedication to her family will always be remembered and cherished.
"Miss Mildred," as she was affectionally referred to, was an active member of the Congregational United Church of Christ throughout her life. During her childhood, the church, which was then known as Pilgrim United Church of Christ and located on the Southside of High Point, instilled a strong foundation of faith, and played a significant role in shaping her religious beliefs and spiritual growth. This small Christian church she attended during her youth was a meaningful symbol during the Civil Rights Era, a testament to the enduring strength of her beliefs. Mrs. Ingram made valuable contributions to the church as a Church Clerk, Hospitality Services, Pastor's Aide, Trustee Board member, Memorial & Mortgage Burning Committee member, Church Travel Coordinator, and President of the Women's Fellowship.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Ingram was a devoted advocate for children. She worked as a Head Start teacher for over 30 years before being promoted to Head Start Center Director. Her legacy of compassion, excellence and dedication to the wellbeing of children will continue to inspire generations to come.
Mrs. Ingram leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Renee and Kim Ingram, Marquita (Melvin) Fair, and son, Rev. Bernard Ingram, all of High Point, NC; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren also survive her.
Funeral service will be held Friday, March 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Congregational United Church of Christ, 401 Gordon Street, High Point, NC. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Robert Jeter sent Serene Lily Basket for Mrs. Mildred Ingram - February 29, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, The Jeter Family
Brandon Fair sent Pink Tribute Spray for Mrs. Mildred Ingram - February 29, 2024
Grandma, you are so loved and will be missed dearly. Thank you for everything you taught me and your influence in making me the man I am today. My love and heart is with my family, always.
Peace Lily was sent for Mrs. Mildred Ingram - February 28, 2024
Debbie New sent Sweet Moments for Mrs. Mildred Ingram - February 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family, Debbie New
Brandon Fair planted 5 trees in memory of Mrs. Mildred Ingram . - February 29, 2024
May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Dye Love
Praying for the family and sending my condolences Foster and Miss Janet Graham
Sincere condolences to Kim and the Ingram family. May God comfort, strengthen and give you peace. God bless, Teresa F. Robertson (TWA- class of 73)
To The Family of Mrs. Mildred Ingram:
Mrs. Ingram was a Woman of God who led many souls to Christ through the life she lived. Marquita Ingram Fair and Melvin Fair are my classmates and lifelong special friends. I always think of your Family as my Family. God Bless each of you. We thank God for the life of this great lady and mother. God Bless all!
Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green and Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr.
To the Ingram family, the loss of a loved one can be and is very difficult. Especially when it's a loving mother. Your mother was a wonderful and very kind lady. What l can assure you of is that God can and will sustain you during this difficult time. I will also keep your family lifted up in prayer. May the God of grace and mercy be with each of you. John Lucas
To Bernie and Family: So many memories of a beautiful person in my life years ago at Head Start. Your mom was a very special and loving person who I will always remember. I'm sure she is not only surrounded by family in Heaven, but many people whose lives she touched that may be there as well. May God bring you peace and comfort during this time. Elaine Alexander
To the family of Mildred Ingram, I extend my deepest sympathies to you for your loss. I have fond memories of Ms. Mildred from our Daniel Brooks Apartment days and regret that I cannot be with you to share in the celebration of her life. Ms. Mildred's spirit and legacy will forever shine through the love and wisdom she passed on to you and the many lives she touched. May your cherished memories of her and the light of God's presence be a continual source of strength and guide you to a peaceful heart. With love and praying you enough..... Barbara Carter
You have been a flame to many candles. Thank you for your contributions to many. Hope Mama was there to welcome you home. May God continue to bless on the Ingram's for comfort and healing. Sincerely, Robert Archie Jr.
RESOLUTION OF PRAYER We the members of Pine Hill United Church of Christ expresses our deepest sympathy to Our Pastor, and The Ingram Family. We are praying that God will be the lifter of your heavy hearts. Let not your hearts be trouble, because you know God is your source and strength. Just know that God waved the white flag of victory, and ushered your Dear Mother to her Heavenly Residence. Your Mother was a great warrior of God's Army, and stayed on His Battlefield. She fought the good fight of faith, and through sickness, and life struggles, she remained steadfast and strong in the Lord. Family continue to follow the great path she has left for you all, and continue to look to the hills from where all of our help comes. We are praying for each of you, that God's Grace will empower each of you as you embrace each new day. Remember, You can lean on Jesus, and He won't let you fall. Continue to Hold To God's Unchanging Hands and Hold Up The Light. Humbly Submitted, The Pine Hill United Church of Christ Church Family Pastor Rev. Bernard Ingram Associate Pastors Evangelist Lucille Brooks, Ministers Charles and Debbie Tysor Chairman of Deacon Board Deacon Jerry N. Alston
Gloria Zimmerman Christian and family
Marquita and the rest of the family I'm so sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless you as He hold y'all in His Loving Arms during this time.❤️🙏🏿
Sending prayers to the family . Mrs. Mildred was such a kind person.
Our deepest sympathies
OMEGA PSI PHI
THINKING OF "THE GREAT MILDRED INGRAM" WHAT IS IN A NAME? M (May) May the work I've done speak for me I (I'm) I'm Resting Easy In Jesus Arms L (Love)For God so loved the world that He Gave His Son D (Delivered) I have been delivered and set free R ( Rejoice) I shall rejoice in the Lord Always E (Enter) I have entered into His Gates With Praise D (Done) My life down here is done, I now reside in Heaven. Family, Sis. Mildred has fought the good fight and is resting from labor to herHeavenly Home. Mattie Jean Fox
Sorry for your loss.
so sorry for your loss.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
