Obituary of Cleona Elizabeth Ingram

Cleona Elizabeth Ingram, 80-year-old resident of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born September 20, 1940 to the late Harrison and Ida Mae (Rawls) Wheeler. Cleona had volunteered at the Current River Sheltered Workshop, working as a bookkeeper. She had also worked at Goodyear and Delta Tool. Cleona loved her grandkids and spending time with her family. She cherished family gatherings and cookouts. Cleona also liked to spend time in her garden and cooking. She attended New Hope Baptist Church where she was a very active member. On September 20, 1958, Cleona married Boyd Ray Ingram in Belvidere. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2013. Surviving are her children, Yogi Rainbolt of Doniphan, Rena (Guy) Dyer of Ravenden Springs, AR, Ruth (Steven) Thomas of Maryland Heights, MO, and William Boyd Ingram, of Doniphan; a sister, Carleen Fisher of Rockford, IL; two brothers, James (Cathy Jo) Wheeler and Greg (Debbie) Wheeler all of Rockford, IL; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, Cleona was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Wheeler of Arkansas. Visitation will be at Edwards Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Bellview Cemetery. Memorial may be made in her name to the Sheltered Workshop. Due to COVID-19, the family requests that each person take your own personal health into consideration and take whatever precautions you deem necessary.