Jessie J. Downey Ingram

Jessie J. Ingram nee Downey, age 79, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2019. Loving mother of David A. Ingram of Kipling, North Carolina and Joseph S. Ingram, III of Benton, Louisiana. Devoted sister of Milton (Edna) Downey, JR and Hazel (Abraham) Hubbard. Proud grandmother of 7 and dearest great-grandmother of 6. Fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Preceded in death by her son Darnell Ingram of Michigan City, Indiana; her parents Milton and Rosie Downey; and her sisters Ruby (late Cecil) Henson and Martha (late Joe) Hubbard; her brother D. C. Downey; and her husband Joseph S. Ingram, JR.

Friends are invited to celebrate Jessie's life on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 6 PM until 9 PM at Rominger Funeral Home, 402 Richmond Rd, Manchester, KY. There will be a funeral service also at Rominger Funeral Home on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10 AM with Pastor Jim Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Downey Cemetery. Previous service was held in Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.