Grace Smith Ingram

Grace Turner Smith Ingram, age 87 of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009. In addition to her parents, John H. Turner and Emma Sue Turner, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Sam Brame Smith and Buford Ingram; and one brother, Cecil Turner. She was a retiree of E.I. Dupont after 25 years service. She was a dedicated member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. Surviving are her three sons and their wives, Aubrey Smith and Phillis, Johnny Smith and Patsy, Barry Smith and Cindy; five grandchildren, Angela Bartku, Gene Smith, Laurie Wright and husband Steve, Heather Shepardson and husband T.J., Jamie Moss and husband Saxton; six great-grandchildren, Sydney and Sam Wright, Carter and Lena Shepardson, Caroline and Layla Moss; three loving sisters, Lolene Gusler, Lena Pigg, Irma Young and husband Dewey; sister-in-law, Opal Smith Ramsey; also many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Joe Sink for his loving care and support. He was a very special friend and they spent many enjoyable times together. Other friends whose support and help were greatly appreciated are Alena Williams, Jean Davis, Eleanor Draper (cousin), Lisa Greer, Lou Lynch, Lillian Frith, Bonnie Beatty, Eleanor Woody and Aaron Young. Thanks to Dr. Jack Bumgardner, Marie Crouch, Tammy Parke and all the staff at Carilion Family Physicians for the loving care and treatment which they provided. Also, thanks go to the dedicated and caring staff of hospice, especially, Sherrie McPeak and Karen Tosh. Mom will always be remembered for her love of canning and cooking for her friends and family. She was a great organizer for card games, cookouts, and family outings. When she was able, she loved to keep her grandchildren who were so dear to her. During her last year she loved for them to visit and they brought her great joy. Our mom was very fortunate to have been loved and cared for by Beverly and Joe Rutter during the last months of her life. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Friday with Dr. Jack Corvin officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Rocky Mount Baptist Church, 85 West Church Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Her family will be receiving friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount and other times at the home of Johnny and Patsy Smith, 15 Holly Knoll, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneralservice.com