December 8, 1934 – June 1, 2016
Barbara Ann Marie Marr was born on December 8, 1934 to the proud union of Hermann and Nealivee Marr in Webster Groves, Mo. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, seventeen of her brothers and sisters, one daughter-in-law (Everleen Ingram) and one sister-in-law (Ginny Bell Baker).
Barbara Ann received her education from Douglass High School and graduated in 1952. She has been a member of Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ her entire life. Soon after graduating, she was united in Holy Matrimony to John Frank “Bitey” Ingram on June 2, 1953. Together, they were blessed to have seven sons; Gary, Curt, Chris, Leonard, Darryl, Kevin and Craig.
Barbara Ann provided nearly 30 years of service at Western Union Telegram Company as a Telegram Operator, then retired in 2003. In addition, she served as a Sunday School Teacher an announcer for over 40 years, as well as Assistant Church Mother and Senior Intercessory Prayer Warrior. Every Sunday, she did her best to bring her grandchildren along with her.
Barbara Ann’s family will remember her as a humble and loving matriarch who made even outsiders feel welcome. She is one of the last of the 19 children who were part of the Marr Legend. She cherished her family and knew each of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren by name. She was well known amongst her family as a selfless, genuine, warm-hearted, praying woman. Her character was rare and she had an amazing talent at making everyone feel like family. Her smile, her laugh and her famous lemon meringue pie will truly be missed.
Barbara Ann departed her life on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, surrounded by family and friends.
Barbara Ann leaves to cherish her memories and sweet smile to: Her seven sons: Gary (Carolina), Curt (Sharon), Chris, Leonard (Joann), Darryl, Kevin (Cynathia), Craig (Christine); two sisters: Elizabeth Rusan and Regina Anderson; one childhood friend: Orpha Schell; two sisters-in-law: Josephine Hayes (George) and Dorothy Byrd (Herbert); one brother-in-law: James Ingram (Ruth); one godson: Donald Thomas; 34 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
