Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory

Daniel Kenneth Gendreau, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Duluth, GA, with his daughter Miranda and son Jacob by his side. Dan grew up in Madawaska, Maine and spent the majority of his adult life raising his family in Russellville, Arkansas. He worked at the Arkansas Nuclear One power plant as a mechanical engineer for many years. Though Dan battled multiple medical conditions during his lifetime, he showed his strength and perseverance in facing these challenges with grace and a smile. He enjoyed spending time with his family, volunteering in the community, and cheering on the Red Sox. He leaves behind his daughter, Miranda, and two sons, Jacob and...

Redmond John Barrett, age 94, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Sandwich and Cambridge, Mass. passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. John was born in 1928, to the late John Redmond and Mary Gertrude Barrett. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Sandwich, Mass. He was very active in his parish and community. He served at the local food pantry and the elder services. John was a proud United States Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jane Ellen Barrett; son and daughter-in-law, John and Yeran Barrett; grandchildren, Nicole Barrett, Courtney (Michael Chase) Dutton, Scott (Sydney) Barrett, and Anthony Frank; great...

Freddie Chelsie Green, age 77, of Norcross, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Freddie owned and operated Green's Corner Auto Service Center. He enjoyed Automobile racing and NASCAR. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Turner, and parents, Chelsie Roe and Ruth Samples Green. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Couch; grandson, Paul Casey Couch; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Phil Shewbert; sister-in-law, Helen Milford Green; and many cats. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA with Rev. Richard Couch and Rev. Gary Duran officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View...

Rawser Paul Crank, Jr, age 93 of Cumming, Ga., died at Accents Hospice on May 27,2023 from post-op complications from bleeding diverticula. Paul was born March 13, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island tp Dr. Rawser Paul Crank, Sr. and Elizabeth Sandison Crank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ruth Crank, brother, William Seth Crank, and 3 children, Paul, Amy, and Lynn Crank. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara, of 46 years, 2 children, Betsy and Charlie Crank, and 3 step-children, Laurie Skokanic, Leanne Howard Roberts, Bob Alston, sons-in-law Dr. Paul Skokanic and Lester Roberts and 7 grandchildren (Rafael and Sophia Skokanic, Rawer and...

Patricia Darlene Plemmons, 76, of Alpharetta, GA, went to meet her heavenly father on May 1, 2023. Patricia "Trish" was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Almeta Tweed, her sister, Shirley McDonald, and her brother Robert Tweed. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald Plemmons, her children, Jennifer Plemmons Crosswell (Brad) and Donny Plemmons (Rhonda), her grandchildren, Hannah Gaddis (Josh), Maddie Crosswell, Courtlynn Plemmons, and Autumn Plemmons, her great grandson Adam Gaddis, and her brother Larry Tweed (Brenda). She also leaves behind a wealth of beloved in-laws that she loved like her own siblings, and nieces, nephews, and extended family. Trish was born...

D. Jean (Babb) Pittman died at age 87. March 19, 1936 - April 22, 2023. Most recently of Loganville, GA formerly of Decatur, GA

Eugene Talmadge Roper, age 86, of Atlanta, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Eugene (Gene or Tal) was born in Cumming, Ga and was the son of the late A.B. and Pearl Roper. He is also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Chadwick Roper, Great Grandson, Noah Clifton Efird, 3 brothers A. B. (Sue) Roper, Jr., Mack Roper, Jack Roper, 2 sisters, Annie Mae (Rev. J.T.) Hollingsworth, Joyce (Troy) Frix . He is survived by daughters' Kathy Roper Efird and Diana Roper Shaw, Son-in-laws, whom he loved as sons, Dr. Steven N. Efird and Kevin D. Shaw, Grandsons, Michael B. Efird, Graham P. Shaw (Natalie), Matthew W. Efird (Hannah), Granddaughters, Jennifer R. Shaw and Heather Shaw Dunnavan (Dane),...

Eugene Talmadge Roper, age 86, of Atlanta, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Eugene (Gene or Tal) was born in Cumming, Ga and was the son of the late A.B. and Pearl Roper. He is also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Chadwick Roper, Great Grandson, Noah Clifton Efird, 3 brothers A. B. (Sue) Roper, Jr., Mack Roper, Jack Roper, 2 sisters, Annie Mae (Rev. J.T.) Hollingsworth, Joyce (Troy) Frix . He is survived by daughters' Kathy Roper Efird and Diana Roper Shaw, Son-in-laws, whom he loved as sons, Dr. Steven N. Efird and Kevin D. Shaw, Grandsons, Michael B. Efird, Graham P. Shaw (Natalie), Matthew W. Efird (Hannah), Granddaughters, Jennifer R. Shaw and Heather Shaw Dunnavan (Dane),...

Liley Anthony Porche, Jr., age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. Liley, also known by many as "Sonny", was a native of Bayou Dularge and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the blessing of the grave at St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum, April 29th, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Sonny is survived by his four sons; Clark and wife, Mona; Keith and wife, Margaret; Timothy and wife, Dawne; and Kevin and wife, Cindy; ten grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Blake, Christopher, Corey, Ashley, Timothy II, Ryan, Brittney and Logan; seven great-grandchildren, Avery, Hadley, Greer, Charlie, Casey, Timothy III, and Rory; and his brother Roy...

Liley Anthony Porche, Jr., age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. Liley, also known by many as "Sonny", was a native of Bayou Dularge and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the blessing of the grave at St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum, April 29th, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Sonny is survived by his four sons; Clark and wife, Mona; Keith and wife, Margaret; Timothy and wife, Dawne; and Kevin and wife, Cindy; ten grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Blake, Christopher, Corey, Ashley, Timothy II, Ryan, Brittney and Logan; seven great-grandchildren, Avery, Hadley, Greer, Charlie, Casey, Timothy III, and Rory; and his brother Roy...

Gary Kirby Myers of Cumming, GA (formerly from Lexington and Winston-Salem, NC) passed away on March 31, 2023. He was born to the late Sam and Mildred Myers in Thomasville, NC on July 29, 1936. He was preceded in death on September 25, 2019 by the love of his life, his wife Shelby Sprinkle Myers. They were sweethearts for two years and were married for 64 years and 3 months. They had a glorious and beyond wonderful life together. Gary graduated from Lexington Senior High School, Lexington, NC, and Shelby graduated from Gray High School in Winston-Salem, NC. Gary is survived by two sons, Mark Myers and Matthew Myers (Brenda); two grandchildren, Hannah Hinton (Andrew) and Cody Myers...

Kathryn Jean Borella, also known as "Jean" to her family and friends, was born on July 31, 1946, in Albany, Georgia, to Lt. Col. William G. Borella and Ann Giddens Borella. She passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Terry Borella. She is survived by her sisters Suzann Hagins of Albany, Georgia, Sally Bowen & Julie Martin of Cumming, Georgia, and her brother John Borella of Augusta, Georgia. Jean graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in business. She was a lover of animals, especially her German Shepherds, Madchen & Shawna, and had a passion for health and wellness,...

Judy Marie Spivia, 80, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023. She was born to the late Dee & Geneva Swanson, August 7, 1942, in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Judy graduated from Hiawassee High School. She married the late Edwin (Ed) Spivia in 1960, and they were together 22 years. Afterwards, Judy spent over 30 years with her loving companion, Grant Rice. Judy was passionate about family and was a loyal, dedicated employee. After years as a Homemaker, she went to work for Hall's Flower Shop, Atlanta Prosthetics, and ended her work life at Cornerstone Schools, where she made sure every child was safe, healthy and happy while in her care. In retirement,...

This is to memorialize the passing of Mrs. Laurel Iris Abrams Beaty, who died on December 27, 2022, in Cumming, Georgia. Mrs. Abrams Beaty was 100 years old. Laurel was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 16th, 1922, and was raised in Baltimore and New York City. She attended Long Island University, and there was a member of the women's basketball team. She then went to California and did artwork on the sets for several Hollywood film productions. When World War II broke out, Ms. Abrams joined the US Marine Corps, and served as a "Lady Marine" through the end of the war. She married in 1947, and in 1960 moved with her family to Atlanta. For several decades, she served as a receptionist...

Robert W. Petrie, 79, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on November 16, 2022. Bob was born and raised in the Mohawk Valley in New York. He was predeceased by parents Albert and Lois Dodge Petrie, his brothers, Roger (an infant) and Richard, and his cousin, Alan Rosbrook. After earning a Master's in Art Education at Buffalo State, he taught for many years in New Hartford before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed his memberships at First Presbyterian in Brandon, FL, Niccolls in Old Forge, and Westminster in Utica, where he served as deacon, elder, and clerk of the session. His interests included genealogy, music, art, crafts, travel, and Meals on Wheels and other volunteer work and...

Joseph Stephen Rusek, age 81, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1941, to the late Joseph and Daisy Rusek. Joe graduated high school in Westfield, Massachusetts. He later graduated from the Culinary Institute at Yale in New Haven, CT. Joe was a United States Army veteran and served for 3 years at FT. Lee. In 1968, Joe started the Village Bake Shop in Durham, CT. He always was willing to sponsor little league sports teams. He was a member of Notre Dame Church in Durham, CT. After retirement in 2004, he and his wife moved to Cumming, GA. In 2005, he served as the president for the Bethelview Downs HOA. Joe enjoyed woodwork, and...

Charline Petrin, originally of Biddeford (Woodstock, GA) a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away surrounded by her family on November, 6, 2022. Born April 12, 1943 a daughter of Willie and Irene (Precourt) Roy. Charline was married to Roland Petrin, of Biddeford (now Woodstock, GA) for 52 years. She is survived by her husband, daughter Dawn LeClair, son Dana Petrin (Rachel), son-in law Tim LeClair, granddaughters Nikki Tracchio (Ben), Brandee Webster (Kevin), Makenzi Petrin (Damon), grandsons Joshua Petrin and Brian Davison, great grandchildren Wyatt, Emilia, Madilynn, Colton, and Aubree, her sister Claudette Vachon, and brother Richard "Pooch" Roy...

Sarah Booth Brown, 81, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on October 19, 2022. Sarah was born in Webster, Florida on October 14, 1941. She graduated from Groveland High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a Master's degree from Florida State University. She moved to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1965 where she lived until 2021. Sarah worked for Volusia County Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida for 37 years. Starting as an English teacher at Seabreeze High School, she worked her way through the School System in various capacities, most notably as Director of Chapter One/Title One. She was also a talented Grant writer, and through her efforts...

Joan Denham Port, 76, passed away Friday Oct. 7, 2022. Joan was the eldest daughter of Guy & Bertie Denham and grew up in St. Francisville, La. She graduated from St. Francisville High School, and in later years became a graduate of Louisiana State University. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guy Denham and Bertie Bourgoyne Denham; husband, Robert R. Port; and Grandparents Matthew & Anona Bourgoyne. Survived by her daughters, Rayn, Shelby, Tara & Crystal, her sister Kay Bourgeois, as well as 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Joan was a dedicated Army wife, avid crafter, loving homemaker, and retired school teacher from West Feliciana Parish High School...

Martha Irene Eccher, 79, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1943 in Carthage, Missouri to the late Lyman Chester Reiley and Lucreta Sparks Reiley. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her sister, Marilyn Kay Reiley. Martha grew up in Lamar, MO, and graduated from Lamar High School in 1961. Martha then graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1966 with a B.S. degree in Education. She met the love of her life, William (Bill) Anthony Eccher, at a dance when she had "unsuspectingly" sat in his chair. Upon returning to his seat, he asked whether she was going to move or if he was going to have to sit in her lap. The latter...

Theresa Stevens, age 78 of Cumming, passed away on August 16th, 2022. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Clarice Jones, four sisters Francis Cusic, Mary Jo Mosier, Ateka Jones and Sonja Anderson and two brothers, Luther Jones and Wendell Jones. Theresa worked for the Chattanooga Times Free Press for 17 years doing page markup, pagination, and food services. She then moved to Cumming, Georgia where she began working as a Forsyth County Tax Assessor for the next 11 years before retiring in 2012. Theresa spent her life devoted to serving Jesus Christ. She lived her life on Earth with the core purpose of growing the kingdom of God first by sharing her personal testimony...