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 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 2:00 PM until time of Service at 7:30 PM with Pastor James "Jim" E. Ferguson officiating at LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana.

There will be an additional Celebration of Jessie's life on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Rominger Funeral Home, 402 Richmond Road, Manchester, Kentucky and a funeral service on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM also at Rominger Funeral Home followed by a burial at Downey Cemetery in Manchester, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219/ 845-3600.