Patsy Jo Porter Ingram

Mrs. Ingram was born June 1, 1931 in Rome, Georgia daughter of the late Velma Carlson Porter and Joseph Johnston Porter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John Anis Ingram.

She was a graduate of Girls High School in Rome, Georgia where she was a member of the Glee Club and the Drum and Bugle Corps. She was previously employed by Brighton Mills in their administrative office before working in the Child Welfare Division of the Social Security Offices in Rome, Chattanooga, TN and Dallas, TX. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Rome and a member of the Cherry Snider Agape Sunday School Class. She and her husband, John, worked in the Soup kitchen for over 20 years.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in their extracurricular activities. She loved her needlework and also played golf and tennis. She is survived by sons John Porter Ingram and his wife Ginger of Rome and Joseph Patrick Ingram and his wife Lyn of Rome. Three grandchildren Virginia Grace Ingram, Joseph Porter Ingram and Hogan John Ingram also survive, one sister Montarie Porter Hedgpeth of Brookville, Maryland along with nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:30 am in the Chapel at First Baptist Church of Rome with the Reverend Matt DuVall officiating. The family received friends from 10:30 am - 11:30 am at the Chapel prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Community Kitchen, 3 Central Plaza, Suite 384 Rome, Georgia 30161 or First Baptist Church, PO Box 1189, Rome, Georgia 30162.