She was born to Lucille and Ben Carter in Granville, TN on August 10, 1931.
She met her husband of 60 years, Carmen Albanese, in Norfolk, VA where he was stationed with the US Marine Corps. They married in Syracuse, NY where they lived for 35 years. They had two children, Donna Albanese Jones and Carmen Albanese, Jr.
After retirement, they relocated to Greenville, NC, and moved to Birmingham, AL. She lived in San Diego, CA for the past two years with her family.
She had a fierce spirit and was deeply devoted to her family. She loved her family, music, theater, singing and dancing.
Ina was predeceased by her husband, Carmen Albanese in 2012 and by her son, Carmen Albanese, Jr. in 1987, and her sister Rena.
Ina is survived by her loving daughter, Donna Jones (Harold) of San Diego,CA, six grandchildren; Jeremy Bongo (Lauren), Brian Bongo, Angela Bongo, Matt Jones (Taylor), Scott Jones (Erin), Russ Jones (Morgan). She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren. She is survived by sisters Ada, Ann, Pat, Dolores and brothers Gene and Larry; sisters in law, Angie Carlucci and Carmella Vasinelli (Peter). She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
She will be laid to rest with her husband and son in Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse, NY.
Due to global pandemic, services will be held later at a time when all family and friends will be able to attend.
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