Judith Ann (Roush) Ingram, 77, of Shelby, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, Florida.
Judy was born Aug. 15, 1939 in Shelby, the daughter of the late George W. and Jayne Alice (Cochrel) Roush. She was a 1957 graduate of Shelby High School and continued her education at The Ohio State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in education.
She was a retired elementary school teacher with the Shelby City School system, having taught at Auburn and Russell Elementary Schools. Following retirement, she enjoyed remaining active with the retired teachers group.
Judy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby where she was active with the Women’s Group and enjoyed making peanut brittle. She took great pleasure in reading and music, traveling to Florida, and had a passion for history and a love for animals.
Judy is survived by three daughters: Amanda (Neal) Whitman, of Reynoldsburg, DeeDee (Bret) Jimison, of Pataskala, Kelly (Matt) Hohl, of Centerburg; four grandchildren: Doug Whitman, Adam Whitman, Robert Jimison, Jessica Jimison; her companion: Larry Fraley; a brother: Bill (Phyllis) Roush, of Shelby; a sister-in-law: Genavee (Edward) Ingram Mulligan, of North Carolina; and a nephew and niece: George (Cristie) Roush and Jillian (John) West.
In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Wincel Ingram, in 1999 and a son, William Taillon.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 am. Phil Pearson, a family friend, will officiate and burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Richland County Humane Society or to Shelby First Presbyterian Church.
To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomeshelby.com.
