Martha Amelia Bernice Ingram

Martha Amelia Bernice (Raper) Ingram, age 88, passed away Saturday at her home in Englewood. She was a retired deli manager for Alfred’s IGA in Etowah. She was a great cook and homemaker, particularly enjoyed cleaning her house and having her family around her.

Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, James Walter Ingram; parents; Grover and Mamie Raper; brother; Harrison Raper; sisters, Mary Ruth Derrick, Louise Williams, Minnie Fridley.

Survived by children, Larry and Kathy Ingram of Nolensville,Tn, Allen and Sara Ingram of Madisonvile,Tn. Lynn And Cheryl Ingram of Engelwood,Tn, Pam and Adam Montgomery of Etowah,Tn. sister, Averal Hicks of Madisonville,Tn. sisters-in-law Emma Lee Derrick (Walter’s sister) of Engelwood,Tn Aileen Ingram, of Etowah,Tn, Georgia Ingram, of Etowah,Tn, Geraldine Ingram of Athens, Tn; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces nephews and extended family members.

Pallbearers are Chad Ingram, Derek Ingram, Adam Hafley, Clayton Ingram, Codie Bishop and Logan Bishop, (Honorary) Andrew Ailey.

Honorary pallbearer is Bo Ingram.

In lieu of flowers donations will be greatly appreciated to the Engelwood Rural Fire Department P.O. Box 126 Engelwood, TN 37329.

A special thanks to the Caretakers, Donna Schmidt, Elise Howell, Jessica King, Patsy Versage; Hospice of Chattanooga; and a Special Nurse Charlie Lee with that organization.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from noon until 1:00 pm in the chapel of Serenity of Etowah Funeral Home, then proceed to McMinn Memory Gardens for a 1:30pm graveside service with Reverend Allen Watson officiating. Entombment will immediately follow.

Due to the national covid-19 pandemic, the wearing of masks and social distancing is required.