Mary S. Bettye Ingram

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Celebrating the life of
Mary S. Bettye IngramOctober 19, 1926 - April 01, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Bettye Steinbeck Ingram was born to Eloise Hester and Theodore Steinbeck on October 19, 1926. They preceded her in death.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a Dental Assistant for Dr. J.R. Hester and retired from Memorial Medical Center. A former member of Bull Street Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was a circle member. A dedicated member of First Christian Church where she was a member of CWF and Jolly Hearts.
She was a member of SCCA, the Savannah Chapter of DAR and UDC #2, and the Eighth Air Force Historical Society.

She is survived by her husband, John Sheppard Ingram of 67 years. Survivors also include three children, Ann I. Parham and her husband Jim of Lakeland, FL; John Sheppard Ingram Shep and his wife Suzanne of Statesboro, GA; Walter Sanford Ingram and his wife Mary of Faulkville, GA; grandchildren, Tim Jennifer Parham, Beth Mike Moran, Carol Steve Wicorek of Lakeland, FL; Laurianne Eric McDonald of Soperton, GA; and Grant Jill Sullivan of Savannah, GA; great- grandchildren, Stephen and Brandon Wicorek; Caitlin Moran and Ella Parham all of Lakeland, FL; John Tucker McDonald of Soperton, GA; and Taylor Sullivan of Savannah, GA; brother, Ted Barbara Steinbeck Jr., of Vancouver, WA; four nephews, two nieces and many cousins.

A special thank you to Dr. Steve Malone, Dr. Anthony Sussman, Ms. Catie Bradley, and the staff of Hospice Savannah, Inc.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by Reverend Billy Hester, Reverend Gary Cubbage and Reverend Heath Coker.

Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to First Christian Church, 711 East Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31406.

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Thank you to all of you for your kind words and your thoughts and prayers. We ask that you continue to remember all of us in your prayers. Laurianne Ingram McDonald granddaughter

- Laurianne Ingram McDonald, Soperton, GA

I have enjoyed Bettye's friendship from my youth. We have almost always been neighbors at beautiful Rose Dew. I cherish memories of several events I enjoyed while entertaining for Bettye's friends of First Christian Church. She will be greatly missed.

- Laura Falligant Kinzie, Savannah, GA

Thinking of you and your family

- Richard & Marsha Ware, Soperton, GA

Bettye was very special to us. Most fondly remembered at the family reunions. Such a good time for the family. John, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Judy and Joe Richard and Nancy, Douglasville, GA

I can never remember 40th Street without remembering 'Mrs. Betty'. She was a wonderful neighbor and obviously a wonderful loving mother. I'll always remember her on the porch smiling. Love to you all. Becky

- Becky Woodroffe, Seminole, FL

Bettye was just a wonderful lady and we loved the occasions we spent with her and all the great family stories too! Our love to the family. Roy and Peggy

- Peggy Hester, Windermere, FL

Dear John S. and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Bettye's passing.You have been together for so long and the Family has been fortunate to have both of you for many years.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. Joan Hester Byrd

- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA

Will always remember Betty, with such fond memories. I felt in such great care with her as Uncle Bob's dental assistant. Her love of family always shone forth at the Hester Family Reunions. You are all in my thoughts. Wendy

- Wendy Hester Ciccodicola, Cranbury, NJ

Dear Ingram Family, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Bettye's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to all the good memories and cherish them. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

- Brenda DeLotell, Savannah, GA

Shep, Watler and Ingram Family, my prayers are with during this difficult time.

- Phyllis Boyette Schaefer, Richmond Hill, GA

I have lost a very dear friend. I will miss her very much. My prayers are with the family.

- Joanna Counts, Savannah, GA

John, Shep and Walter sorry for your lost of Mary. She was a loving wife and Mom.

- Ricky Boyette, Savannah, GA