Laverne M. Ingram
In Loving Memory of Laverne M. Ingram
October 6, 1953 – July 26, 2026
With profound sadness and hearts full of love, we announce the passing of Laverne M. Ingram, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, bonus mom.
Born on October 6, 1953, Laverne was the beloved daughter of the late John Taylor Hairston and Minnie Louis Hairston of Bassett, Virginia. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, and her unwavering faith remained a guiding light throughout her life and illness.
Laverne was a proud graduate of G.W. Carver High School, Class of 1972. She will always be remembered for her love of family, classmates, and friends, her passion for cooking and eating good food, and the joy she found in listening to good music. She found joy in travel, especially going on cruises, spending time with those she loved, while creating memories that will forever be treasured by her family and friends. Her beautiful smile, generous heart, and loving spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Strickland (Ben) and Marilyn Fran Williams; her brother, Marvin Williams; a bonus son, Jermaine Cox-Ingram, and one granddaughter, Angel Faith Hairston.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her loving daughters, Shuna Ingram of Martinsville, and Deirdre Myers (Stanley) of Martinsville. One sister Evelyn Martin (Jesse) of Madison. She is also survived by her bonus children, Vincent Tanelli Ingram (Jennifer) of Killeen, Texas, Victoria Ingram Windley of Kernersville, Waylon Cox-Ingram and Charmaine Cox-Ingram of Kernersville.
She was the proud grandmother of Shayla Jaid Hairston of Bassett, C.J. Hairston of Winston-Salem; Ryan France of Greensboro; and Justin France of Martinsville, and a host of nieces, nephews classmates, former coworkers and friends.
Her legacy further lives with her three adored great-grandchildren, Coen Holland, Khyan France, and Demi Hairston, each of whom brought immeasurable joy to her life.
Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we find peace in knowing that she is no longer suffering and has entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior. Her legacy of faith, unconditional love, compassion, strength, and devotion to family will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.
Laverne’s love will forever remain in our hearts. While she will be deeply missed, her beautiful spirit, gentle wisdom, and countless memories will continue to comfort and inspire all who were blessed to know and love her.
The funeral will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Melton Roberson officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
Matthew 25:23
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
