A Ingraham

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE FOR THE HOMEGOING OF

Affectionately Known as Mamalou “Lady Ann”

Born: August 11th, 1950 • Died July 16th, 2023 • Age: 72 Years

Service held at: THE HIGHBURY PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST

Nassau, Bahamas

FRIDAY JULY 28TH, 2023 AT 11:00 A.M.

Officiating:

Elder Kevin Beneby

Assisted by: Evangelist Keith Beneby Deacon Arlington Clarke

Brother Philip White (Song Leader)

Interment:

LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS AND MAUSOLEUMS

Gladstone Road

On the 223rd day of the year, which was August 11th 1950, a Friday to be precise, a beautiful baby girl named Ann Sophia Smith was born to Claudius and Elsa Ann Smith. Ann was then the ninth child with three others to follow for a total of twelve children in all.

Out of five girls, Ann was the fourth one. Most of her childhood memories were shared with her parent’s last five children as her other siblings were a lot older and had left the home. Even though Ann had seven brothers and four sisters, over the years, she established a personal relationship with each one of her siblings and loved them dearly. She was fond of all seven of her brothers and looked to each one of them as her protector. Her sisters were her best friends.

Ann attended Eastern Junior, Eastern Senior, and Pyfrom Road Schools. During her years of schooling, Ann was very active in sports. She was an amazing athlete who was naturally talented and would give the boys a run for their money. Unfortunately, her athletic career didn’t go very far as her mother wouldn’t allow her to stay after school and participate. Upon graduating high school, Ann moved to West Palm Beach to live with her brother Murphy and his wife Ida Mae and their two sons. During this time, Ann enrolled into college to pursue a degree in Education. She always had a strong love for children and dreamed of becoming an educator. After her brother and his wife got a divorce, Ann had to return home.

As soon as Ann came back home, she got a preschool teaching position at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church. She loved her job and this was very evident through her interactions with the children. It was during this time that Ann met Nigel, also known as Soup, through her brother Donald, known as Donnie. Nigel and Donnie were best friends. When Nigel met Ann, he just knew she was the one and therefore, he pursued her. Ann and Nigel dated for a year and half and during this period, Nigel would take her, Donnie, and his fiancé on his speedboat where they would spend a lot of their time on the waters or a day at the beach on Rose Island.

Ready to take things to the next level, the lovebirds got married November 8th, 1970 at St. Margaret’s Church by Bishop Donald Rowland Knowles. Through this union, they had three beautiful children. They had Nigel Ingraham Jr., their oldest child and only

AUGUST 11TH, 1950 - JULY 16TH, 2023

son, and two daughters, Tahesha Ingraham and their little surprise, Tara Ingraham. Shortly after Nigel was born, Ann joined the Church of Christ on St. James Road under the leadership of Evangelist William Miller. Years later, this church relocated to Highbury Park and became known as Highbury Park Church of Christ. Ann remained a faithful member of this church until her death. Ann was very involved with the church and their different ministries, such as the Ladies Choral Group, Fantastic Achievers, Sisters of the Way chat group, and Hic group #10. Ann created her own witnessing ministry. She would interact with people asking if they knew the Lord. She would then call Elder Kevin Beneby to set up Bible studies with them. As a result of this, Ann led many people to become Christians. Also, if Ann didn’t see someone in church on Sunday morning, she would call him or her asking why he or she wasn’t at church. Ann loved calling people on the phone to check on them. She would call her church, friends, and family members just to encourage them; this was a daily routine of hers. She had a set of friends from church that she would call faithfully every morning and sometimes two to three times a day. They would be on the phone for hours with one another. Ann particularly enjoyed her participation in the Ladies Choral Group under the direction of Sister Maria Neely. They traveled all over the Caribbean singing at the various lectureships and Churches of Christ abroad, such as Liberty City Church of Christ. Ann had a heavenly soprano voice; she could even sing opera with her very high range. Singing was her passion and she would sing all day and night no matter where she was. She also performed for many weddings. Every Sunday, she and Sister Verlie would have a sing off as they sang loudly in worship service. Those two loved to sing together. Ann loved her church family and they loved her too. They were very supportive of her through her cancer journey. The visits, calls, and encouragement of her church family played a major role in her ability to stay strong, faithful, and become the warrior that she was.

Ann and Nigel built an amazing life together and this was established through hard work, strong communication, and working together. Through their efforts, they afforded their children the lives they never had with innumerable experiences and opportunities. They managed to send all three of their children to private schools and colleges affording each one of them a great education. This was done with great sacrifice on both of their parts as they worked overtime or held two jobs. Through great family vacations, their children were able to travel the world and this tradition even continued after the grandchildren came about. Ann and Nigel worked vigorously to give their children the best and they made sure they were not in need of anything. Of course, Ann had them dressed to impress every opportunity she got. Most importantly, God was always at the forefront of this household. Ann made sure to encourage her husband to remain faithful to the Lord and was very instrumental in him giving his life to the Lord. She made sure to take her children to church every Sunday, Wednesday night for Bible classes, and Friday nights for youth groups. She taught her children how to pray from an early age and how to read and learn scriptures. Ann and Nigel both instilled in their children the importance of having a relationship with God and living a life that was pleasing and acceptable to him. They not only raised their children in the word of God but also instilled in them good morals and teachings so they would grow up and become good human beings.

These same practices carried over as they did the same for their seven grandchildren. They loved them all as if they were their very own children and they worked together to afford them the same opportunities as their parents. They were proud grandparents who

attended every school program, sports event, church activities, or watched video recordings of those grandkids who lived far from them.

Ann and Nigel have a lot they can be proud of and the accomplishments they have made over the years but the biggest one was demonstrating to their children and grandchildren how to have a successful marriage. Through love, prayer, unification, and strong communication, these two have been married 53 years, 5 months and 16 days. These two were inseparable. Every Sunday it was a tradition for Nigel to take his family for a ride and they would stop for ice cream or some special treat. As the children got older, Nigel then began taking Ann for daily rides after work for Starbucks, even if they got the same drink every day. Sometimes, they would have the grandkids accompany them. Ann really looked forward to these evening rides, especially after she became retired.

Working very hard most of her life, Ann worked at K.S. Moses for a short while after getting married. She then worked at the Seventeen Shop for over 25 years where she was indeed the top sales woman for all of those years. Ann then left the Seventeen Shop and began working for Mr. & Mrs. Diez Barroso at Wiwis Sonshine. Ann worked at this job as the head housekeeper for 22 years. Ann always had the talent for cleaning and organizing. Therefore, she was doing something that she loved. Even though she would clean all day at work, she would come home and ensure our home was immaculate. She wanted everything to be organized and put in its place. She enjoyed decorating her home; this became her pride and joy. Her home was so beautiful that certain rooms, such as her living room was off limit.

Ann was the rock of her family. She made sure everyone stayed on course and wasn’t afraid to tell them when they were slipping. She was a driven individual always pushing her husband, children, and grandchildren to strive for the best and never settle for less and quitting wasn’t an option. She would always ask, “Did you give your best? Then don’t worry about what others can do, you just give your very best and let God do the rest.” Her lifestyle was one dedicated to serving the Lord and helping others. Ann means gracious or graciousness. She truly lived up to her name, as she was always courteous and kind to others. She was not a selfish or jealous person. She wanted everyone to succeed, especially her family and would go out of her way to help them do just that. Ann lived a life of service. She gave to so many and never did anything for recognition. She would go out of her way to purchase dresses for little girls at church or her friends’ children just because she loved seeing little girls dolled up. She would go to the old folks home on Sundays wash them up and braid all the elderly women hair.

During 2016, Ann was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Never once did she complain. In all things she gave God thanks and continued to teach others about the word of God. Through her seven and a half years of battling this cancer, she never questioned God. She continued to trust in him even when she was physically declining, experiencing renal failure, challenges with her memory, etc. She also kept her sense of humor and kept everyone laughing even when she was at her lowest moments. This songbird sung her way into Heaven on July 16th, 2023. She was a gem and to her family; she was their Queen. She will be greatly missed but they are comforted in knowing that Ann loved the Lord and her faith remained strong even through all the challenges she endured. In fact, she was witnessing to others ensuring they had a relationship with the Lord. She kept saying, “It is well with my soul,” and then she would ask, “Is it well with your soul?” Ann will be missed by her family, church family, and friends, but oh what a great day that will be when we all are reunited in Heaven.

Ann is survived by her

HUSBAND: Nigel O. Ingraham Sr.;

CHILDREN: Nigel Ingraham Jr. (Mauricia), Tahesha Ingraham, and Dr. Tara Taylor (Ra’Shun); Grandchildren: Majerle Ingraham (Amelia), Madison Ingraham, A’Anna and Nathan Taylor, Kruz, Karter, and Kole Smith; Adopted

CHILDREN: Jodell Roberts, Lisa Greene (Ian), Lavonne Smith (Todd), Brian and Nadia Knowles, Kim Winthers (Care Giver), Wellington Ramsey II, and Akeem Burrows (Jonice), Eric Davidson, and Andy Reagan (Julie);

ADOPTED GRANDCHILDREN: Vashti, Danielle, and Kevin Roberts, Kaidon Brown and Landy Q. LaRoda;

GODCHILDREN: Cecile McKinney and Nina Fountain;

SISTERS: Angela Hanna, Ruth Demeritte, Laverne Hodges, & Sharon Smith-Wright;

BROTHERS: Donald Smith Predeceased – Murphy, Leslie, Audrick, Thomas, Andrew, and Dexter Smith;

SISTERS-IN-LAWS: Francis & Lorraine Smith, Ethel Rolle, Patricia Mackey, Carmen Ingraham, Faye Swaby, Doris Ingraham, Patrice Ingraham, and Michelle Ingraham;

BROTHER-IN-LAWS: Richard Demeritte, Carlton L. Wright, Tellis Ingraham, Larry Ingraham, Donald Ingraham, and Lawrence Howard Ingraham, Frederick Mackey, Jeffrey Swaby

AUNT: Winifred Smith;

NEPHEWS: Hildra, Reginald (Linda), Aristotle, Murphy, Salvatore (Katie), Wilfred (Tatiana), Marc (Calliope), and John Smith, Valentino Hanna (Tanya), Donald, Domenio, Doreoni Smith, Eldin A. Ferguson III, Erin Ferguson, Harold Skees, Lyle Russell (Crystal), Jesse Bain, Shawn Ingraham, Antone Rolle, Wellington Ramsey II (Nudira), Drew and Trent Ingraham, Lefred (Reishon) and Marche Mackey, Donovan Ingraham, and Marcian and Justin Swaby;

NIECES: Angelique, Tillesia, and Demi Smith, Leslie Beasley, Kim Clarke (Tony), Anna Knowles (Oscar), Elsie Gray, Sophia Palahicky (Glen), Esther Mayet, Ruth Fisher (Charles), Peggy Demeritte (Ron), Penny Bain, Tanya Hall (Frank), The Honorable Madam Justice Petra HannaAdderley (The Honorable Justice K. Neville Adderley, Retired), The President of the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal Indira Demeritte-Francis (Damian), Tina Roye, Shonalee Gamble, Alicia Taylor, Latoya Turnquest (Brian), Norma Fynes, Aneka King, Pamela and Kathleen Adderly, Tiffany Miller, Lakiska Johnson (Timayne),Telise Ingraham, Teresa Desir (Dr. Rodomir Desir), Syria Cleare, Lakeisha Sands (Thomas), Chaketra Humes, Dr. Tavenette Ingraham, Laurise Ingraham, April Williams-Turner (The Honorable

Senior Justice Bernard Turner) and Anastasia Campbell (Eddie); Cousins: Helen Thompson, Vivian Bullard, Jacklyn Ash, Kellian and Donald Carroll, Dr. Rodney D. Smith (Dr. Christina Smith), Winifred Giovanoli, Linda Braun, Thelma Deal, Barbara Robins, Edward and Phillip Charles Smith, Charles (Wisna), Paul, Eugene, Stephanie Saunders, Sandra and Dr. Flora McKay, Jackie Pratt (Rev. Ernest Pratt), Yvonne and Ronald (Nancy) Kemp, Ann Major (Pastor Daniel Major), Dwayne (Latoya) and Crystal Smith, Geno and Gregory Knowles;

OTHER RELATIVES: The Knowles’ Family, The Deals’ Family, The Francis’ Family, Kelly Russell (Hubert), Taquia Dorsett, Kim Butterfield, Assistant Superintendent of Police Keno Smith, Dorothy Davis, Dr. Rudolph Francis of Nashiville, Tennessee, Angela Gibson of Pembroke Pines, Florida (Lorenzo), Elaine Collie of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Denise Lane of New Jersey, The Most Reverend Arch Bishop Drexel Gomez (Carol), Andy (Louise), Dr. Perry (Carmen), and Veronica Gomez, Anita and Lillian Roberts, David and Allen Lightbourne, Anne Adderley, Deborah Johnson (Stanley) and Craig Lightbourne, Brenda, Samuel Anthony (Nicola), Allison, Sonia, Gina, Ray, Samuel Rodney, Wendall (Teresa), Anthony (Maggie), Eugene (Quetell), Dwayne (Tanya), and Caroline Heastie, Pauline Bastian, Karen Jervis, Coralee Bain, Loralee Gibson (Kevin) and Betty Rodgers (Alvin), Euleta Cartwright and Tina Lee; and Special Family & Friends: Mr. & Mrs. Diez Barroso, Mrs. Rosa Sweeting and the staff of Wiwis Sonshine, Dr. Angela Kunz of Lyford Cay Hospital, Ruthie Riviere (Dr. Hagan Riviere), Teresa Knowles, Agnes Cooper, Alice Smith Deveaux, Pandora Clark, Elizabeth Sweeting, Edith Johnson, Coins and Verlie Poitier, Nicol Driskell, Caroline Miller and family, Alva Coakley, Margaret Major and family, Dorothy Malcom, Elder Eldon and Rose Heastie and family, Marjorie and Dominique Greene, Sheila Capron, Dr. Samuel and Gaynell Heastie, Sharon, Sandra, Sonia, and Ray Dean, Gladys Miller, Brenda Lockhart, Ingrid Simon, Honorable Senior Justice Joseph Strachan (Retired) and Beryl Strachan and family, Dr. Christopher, Dr. Raquel and Chrisselle Curry, Shirley Pitter, Deacon Arlington and Mrs. Vanessa Clark, George and Maria Neeley and family, Deacon Dwight and Karen Beneby, Deacon Michael and Regina Sealy, Deacon Vincent and Floria Sweeting, Elder Kevin and Denise Beneby and family, Elder Frienderick and Ellen Dean and family, Antoine and Ivy Johnson and family, Evangelist Andrew and Bonnie Major, Evangelist Keith and Kayla Beneby, Nelson and Diane Turnquest, Paul and Gwen Sealy, Brandon and Katherine Marsh, Indira Wilson, Evangelist Eric and Lynette Albury, Philip and Monique White, Esthermae Clarke and family, Wachenella Mortimer, Dwayne and Rochelle Newbold, Dorothy Been, Leslie Taylor, Shirl N. Lunn-Roker, Tina Kerr, Samuel Pinder, Bradley Rolle, Christina Rolle, all members of the Highbury Park Church of Christ, the Leadership Team, the Ladies Choral Group, Fantastic Achievers, and Christians in Action (CIA) of Highbury Park Church of Christ, Members of the Central Church of Christ, Westridge Church of Christ and all members of the

Churches of Christ in the Bahamas, Luther and Rose Edgecombe, Dave and Cassandra Smith, Kim Foster, Bleva Mae Gordon, Darlene Sands, Tanya Adderley, Revelita Wallace, Jennifer and Bijan Lockhart, Betty Sands, Peter Lockhart (Radiant Events), Sheva and Kenny Stubbs and family, Mario Miller, Latisha Taylor, Laurie Heaton and family, Stephania Walters and family, Robert and Jessica Templeman, Nevador and Cynthia Hall-Evans, Charles and Katrina Watts, Angela Hampton and family, Sylvia Avila Propst, Laron Bethel, McQuester and Ann Taylor, Darrell Hurston, Zhivon Young, Donald and Meneria Burrows and family, Clyde and Joann Gibson, Mrs. Jacqueline Forbes-Foster, Mr. Tony Miaoulis, Mrs. Clarice Bain, Mrs. Emma Hanna, Loretta Smith, and the staff of the Seventeen Shop, Rev. T. G. Morrison and Dr. Royanne Morrison of Zion Baptist Church, Apostle Ed and Lee Watson, Apostle Gail McKinney-Johnson, and members of Trinity City of Praise, Office of the Judiciary, The Honorable Madame Justice Renae McKay and Staff, The Former Vice President of the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal

Oncology: Dr. Chakira Chaulagain, Dr. Anu

Doraiswamy (Presently at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey), Dr. Chieh Lin Fu, Dr. Allison, Jill Rouleau (APRN), Annie Kuehnel (APRN), Darlene Iglesias (RN); Infusion Team: Barbie

Bernard, Richardo Day, Aleisha Wells, Ernesto, and Albert Roque; HEMALAB Tech: Andrea

Cherizard; Coordinator: Mrs. Claudette Pang How; International Financial Specialist: Paola Fuller; Social Worker: Deborah Speciner; Nephrologist: Dr. Rute

Paixao (Attending Kidney Specialist), Dr. Hany

Antone, and Dr. Surafel Gebreselassie, Jeremiah and Rashab (Medical Students); Neurologist: Dr. Damon Salzman; Radiation Oncologist: Dr. John Greskovith and Dr. Christopher Fleming; Cleveland Clinic, Tower Three: Dr. Sellek, Dr. Beaubron, RNs, Techs, Speech Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Custodians, and Food Staff; Miami & Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center: RNs and Techs; Trinity Air Ambulance International (Nurse Joe); Bahamasair: Staff in Nassau, Bahamas and in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Bethel Brothers Funeral Home; Jim Whitehead from The Nassau Florist; Tarez McKenzie from Symone’s Baskets of Happiness; Peter Lockhart of Radiant Events, and Marician Swaby at SwabyPrint

(If we inadvertently forgot anyone, please know this is a very difficult time for us and we apologize if your name was omitted. However, we appreciate any act of kindness shown to us no matter how small. Thank you and we love you all).

ORDER OFService

MODERATOR ............................................................................................................. Deacon Arlington Clarke

MUSICAL PRELUDE

PROCESSION OF FAMILY MEMBERS

OPENING REMARKS ................................................................................................. Deacon Arlington Clarke

OPENING PRAYER ........................................................................................................ Elder Frienderick Dean

HYMN .............................................................................................................................. “How Great Thou Art”

Oh Lord, my God

When I, in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in

That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart

Then I shall bow, in humble adoration

And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

SCRIPTURE READINGS .......... Philippians 4: 4 – 9 & Psalm 121: 1-8 ..... Karter and Kruz Smith (Grandsons)

AS I KNEW HER .......................................................................................................................... Verlie Poitier

SOLO .................................................... “It Is Well With My Soul” ............................................ Donrica Burrows

HYMN .................................................................................................................................... “Our God is Alive”

There is, beyond the azure blue; A God, concealed from human sight. He tinted skies with heavenly hue And framed the worlds with His great might.

There is a God, He is alive, In Him we live and we survive; From dust our God created man, He is our God, the great I Am.There was a long, long time ago, A God whose voice the prophets heard.

He is the God that we should know, Who speaks from His inspired word.

Secure, is life from mortal mind, God holds the germ within His hand, Though men may search, they cannot find, for God alone does understand.

Our God, whose Son upon a tree, A life was willing there to give, That He from sin might set man free, And evermore with Him could live.

TRI BUTE BY GRAND CHILDREN .......................................................... Madison Ingraham & A’Anna Taylor

VIDEO TRIBUTE BY GRANDSON ........................................................................................Majerle Ingraham

TRIBUTE ON BEHALF OF HER CHILDREN .......................................................................... Dr. Tara Taylor

SCRIPTURE READINGS ............ Revelation 21: 1-5 & Psalm 34: 1-8 ................... Kole Smith & Nathan Taylor

CONDOLENCES REMARKS ............................................................................................... Rev. T. G. Morrison

HYMN ........................................................................................................................... “How Great is Our God”

The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty

Let all the Earth rejoice

All the Earth rejoice

He wraps himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

Trembles at His voice

How great is our God, sing with me

How great is our God, and all will see

How great, how great is our God

Age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the end

Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

How great is our God, sing with me

How great is our God, and all will see

How great, how great is our God

Name above all names (how great is our God, sing with me)

Worthy of our praise (how great is our God, and all will see)

My heart will sing

How great is our God

You’re the name above all names (how great is our God, sing with me)

You are worthy of our praise (how great is our God, and all will see)

And my heart will sing

How great is our God

How great is our God, sing with me

How great is our God, and all will see

How great, how great is our God

How great is our God, sing with me

How great is our God, and all will see

How great, how great is our God

EULOGY ................................................................................................................................Elder Kevin Beneby

CLOSING PRAYER ......................................................................................................... Dr. Christopher Curry

RECESSIONAL HYMN ............................................................................................................... “I’ll Fly Away”

Some glad morning when this life is over I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

I’ll fly away

I’ll fly away, oh, Glory

I’ll fly away

When I die, Hallelujah, by and by I’ll fly away

Just a few more weary days and then I’ll fly away

To a land where joy shall never end I’ll fly away

I’ll fly away, oh, Glory

I’ll fly away

When I die, Hallelujah, by and by I’ll fly away

Yeah, when I die, Hallelujah, by and by I’ll fly away

HYMN ................................................................................................................. “Mansion Robe And A Crown”

I’m a-gonna trade my earthly home for a better one, bright and fair Christ left to prepare a mansion for his children in the air

I’ll join him in that land where tears nor sorrows can be found

And I’ll receive my mansion (mansion, robe), robe, and crown

Mansion, robe, and a crown (in Glory)

There love always abound (forever)

Let me your throne surround Lord please reserve my mansion (mansion, robe), robe, and crown

The weather there is always fair there is sunshine day and night No cold nor rain will fall there for the sun shines ever bright

I’ll need no heavy garments I’ll just wrap my robe around When I receive my mansion (mansion robe), robe, and crown

Mansion, robe, and a crown (in Glory)

There love always abound (forever)

Let me your throne surround

Lord please reserve my mansion (mansion, robe), robe, and crown

My head is bowed and bloody from the work I’ve tried to do

But one day I’ll be rewarded with a crown so bright and new

I’ll wear a smile so bright for there’ll be no cause for a frown

When I receive my mansion (mansion, robe), robe, and crown

Mansion, robe, and a crown (in Glory)

There love always abound (forever)

Let me your throne surround

Lord please reserve my mansion (mansion), robe, and crown

Mansion, robe, and a crown (in Glory)

There love always abound (forever)

Let me your throne surround

Lord please reserve my mansion (mansion, robe), robe, and crown

Lord please reserve my mansion (mansion, robe), robe, and crown

GRAVESIDE Service

OFFICIATING ..............................................................................................................

Evangelist Keith Beneby

Assisted by Elder Kevin Beneby

SONG LEADER .............................................................................................................................. Philip White

“IT’S ALRIGHT NOW”

There was a time I traveled

A lonely sinful road

Beneath a heavy burden bending low

But now all things are different

For Jesus took my load

It’s alright now I’m his I know

It’s alright now

For I am in my Savior’s care

It’s alright now

My Savior hears and answers prayer

He’ll walk beside me

‘Til I climb the Heav’nly stair

And ev’rything is alright now

A-down a lonely pathway

Without a friend to guide

I walked in sin and sorrow all alone

‘Til Jesus came and found me

And drew me to his side

It’s alright now for I’m his own

No more in sin I wander

No more in darkness roam

The Lord has placed

My feet on higher ground

Each day new heights I’m gaining

My soul is nearing home

It’s alright now I’m heaven bound

“IT IS FINISHED”

There’s a line that is drawn through the ages On that line stands that old rugged cross On that cross a battle is raging For the gain of a man’s soul or it’s loss

It is finished, the battle is over It is finished, there’ll be no more war It is finished, the end of the conflict

It is finished, and Jesus is Lord

The earth shakes with the force of the conflict And the sun refuses to shine There hangs God’s son in the balance And then through the darkness he cries

Then I heard that the king of the ages Had fought all my battles for me And victory, victory was mine for the claiming And now praise his name, I am free

“GLAD REUNION DAY”

There will be a happy meeting in Heaven, I know When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below Gathered on that blessed hilltop with hearts all aglow That will be a glad reunion day.

A glad day, a wonderful day, A glad day, a glorious day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day.

There within the holy city we’ll sing and rejoice, Praising Christ the blessed Saviour with heart and with voice Tell him how we came to love him and make him our choice. That will be a glad reunion day

When we live a million years in that wonderful place Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding his face It will seem but just a moment of praising his grace That will be a glad reunion day.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR MAMALOU

OurMamalou, THE WARRIOR

Our Mamalou was a fierce warrior Even cancer couldn’t spiritually destroy her Her faith in God stood so strong It encouraged her will to belong

She wasn’t giving up you see Fight, fight, fight, she believed Through every treatment she endured She never once questioned her God In fact, she said he would heal her and indeed he did, 7.5 years he sustained her She made lasting memories with her friends and family And lived life daily joyfully and happily

She enjoyed calling and encouraging others

Even through her darkest hours She continued on as if she had super powers. She had a high tolerance of pain And managed to never complain.

She didn’t want to miss a beat

And even in excruciating pain, she attended the ladies retreat. This warrior was so determined to serve the Lord she held strong and confident of her reward

Her goal was to ensure others would obtain the same fate Accepting Christ Jesus before it was too late This warrior declared it was well with her soul Maintaining her courage profoundly and bold

Cancer free our warrior shall now be Walking the streets of gold and enjoying her milk and honey She won the battle she said And with a peaceful spirit she declared I’m going home so don’t shed a tear For God and his angels are here.

Now you must pick up your sword and shield And be ready for the battlefield

Make all is well with your soul

And one day we’ll reunite in Gods arms, he’ll hold

It is well with my soul! It is well with my soul! Our warrior won the victory and is resting at home in glory!

Love A’ANNA AND NATHAN TAYLOR

Multiple Myeloma Awareness: Multiple Myeloma is a rare cancer, which affects your plasma cells. Plasma cells are white blood cells that are a part of your immune system. Plasma cells help your body to make antibodies, which helps you to fight an infection.

Multiple Myeloma transpires when a person’s healthy cells turn into abnormal cells. These cells then increase and continue to multiply and create abnormal antibodies called M proteins. As a result, this change begins a plethora of medical problems and conditions that can affect your bones, your kidneys and your body’s ability to make healthy white and red blood cells and platelets.

Multiple Myeloma affects 7 people out of 100,000 people each year. Men are more affected than women. The disease is predominant in Blacks as compared to those of other races. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Multiple Myeloma. Doctors can provide different types of treatment, which can help to prolong your life (Cleveland Clinic, 2023).

A TRIBUTE TO MY Sister

Out of my mother’s five daughters, Ann was the fourth and nine years my junior. I missed some of her youthful years when I moved to Freeport in 1967. My family returned to Nassau in 1980 and we connected again and became very close. We were the only two sisters who lived in Nassau. For many years she worked at the Seventeen Shop and I visited her there most of the time, as she seemed to work endless hours, even on Saturdays. She was the consummate sales person who made sure you never left the shop without purchasing something. I admired Ann for her humble, persistent, and servant like spirit. She never failed to witness for Christ no matter what conversation she was engaged in. Ann loved her church and was proud to display her singing talent without the accompaniment of music. Ann was always inviting others to join her and her church family at Highbury Park Church of Christ.

In recent years, she would call if she was experiencing doubts or fears and would ask for my advice as her big sister. I reminded her that these were the times to exercise her faith and trust God to turn things around. We spent a lot of time together and enjoyed one another’s company. If I did not call or stop by her house during the week, she would call and ask, “Did you forget you have a sister?” We would both laugh and I would then reassure her I was coming over after the Bold and Beautiful, so I could have her full attention. I will miss Ann very much. I loved her a whole lot and I look forward to seeing her again.

RUTH DEMERITTE

A TRIBUTE TO My Sister

Even though there were years and two brothers between Ann and I, there was a time when Ann took me almost everywhere she went. I can remember it was probably Ann’s last two years of senior school at Pyfrom Road School, she was vey athletic and played most sports. She would stay behind after school to practice and to play games against other schools. She was good at sports and loved the competition. The problem was our mother wanted her to come home right after school and would express that to Ann each morning before she left for school. Mama would say, “Ann when school comes out you come straight home or I’ll tell your Pa and he’ll cut your behind.” Ann would say “Mama I have a game today so you may as well beat me now, because I have to play in the game.” Some mornings I remembered Mama doing just that and Ann would be sitting on the steps crying. I’d ask Ann, “Why don’t you just come home after school?” She’d say, “Mama already beat me so I’m going to play the game, if she beat me when I come home, I would have already had my fun.” After seeing that played out several times, I realized that Ann had a real stubborn streak. When she made up her mind, there was little you could do to change it.

it for me. Ann loved nice things and always had a sense of style. She was the person I admired as a teenager. The first woman I saw in a pair of red patent leather knee high boots was Ann, she knew how to coordinate her outfits, she always knew what she wanted and she was prepared to work hard to get it.

Then Nigel “Soup” Ingraham came into the picture and my Ann became his Ann. I didn’t like it at first but Ann was so happy and I couldn’t help but be happy for her. Their story we all know and what a beautiful love story that is. They were both blessed to have each other. I admired their love for each other and their family.

Ann was always comical, outspoken and thoughtful. When she bought a new outfit for herself, she’d buy one for me, one for our cousin Yvonne, and one for our niece Kim who lived with us at the time. She didn’t cut corners either. She’d buy everything to complete the outfit including accessories for our hair, socks, and shoes. She believed in being well dressed if we were going with her and we had to be well dressed too. Ann had a part-time job at Maura’s Toyland one Christmas and she bought us every Barbie doll there was with the complete wardrobe. I had so many gifts under the tree and that was the best Christmas I can remember as a child.

Ann was my Santa Claus. I always knew and felt Ann’s love, and I loved her. She’d always refer to me as her baby sister, and would occasionally call me by name. Long into our adulthood if Ann saw an outfit or anything that she thought I would like or that she liked for me, she’d buy

When Ann loved you, she had so much love in her heart for you and you became her friend for life. She didn’t wait for you to reach out to her; she’d call you to see how you were doing. Another great example of her stubborn streak was observed after she gave her life to Christ and became very committed to doing his work. She was always ready and willing to share her love for Jesus to anyone who would listen and she was not easily discouraged in her faith. If she didn’t win you over today, she’d try again the next day, and the next. She was indeed determined not to leave anyone behind. She worked hard and long hours, but she always made time for anyone she thought needed a word of encouragement.

Throughout her illness, she was busy ministering to her doctors, nurses, and anyone who would listen. In Ann’s last few weeks, she was not worried about herself but concerned about us her family and friends. She would tell us to get our lives and souls in order to see the King.

I’m going to miss my calls from Ann and all the little things she did that made a huge difference in my life, but I am comforted, because I truly believe that Ann gained her wings and it is indeed well with her soul.

Love

SHARON E. SMITH-WRIGHT, Ann’s Baby Sister

A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDMOTHER, Mamalou

Philippians 4:5-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Many of you may know my Grammy as Ann, Anna, or sister Ann, but to me, she was my best friend. Mamalou was a loving, caring, and Godfearing woman of God. She was a very strict and orderly woman. Mamalou gave me everything I needed, wanted, and more. Many people would say I was ‘spoiled’ by her, but I call it a blessing. I have so many memories of Mamlou. I can remember her from a child coming to pick me up every Friday night to spend the weekend with her. One important thing for Mamalou was ensuring we went to church bright and early every Sunday morning. Some Saturdays Mamalou would take me on a shopping spree for church the next day. At a young age, we would go shopping in Classy Kids on Jerome Avenue for dresses until I outgrew that store, we went to Tweens to Teens upstairs, and then the Seventeen Shop. Finally, she would take me to John’s shoe store to get a pair of shoes to match. I remember Mamalou enrolled me in the Lads to Leaders program at church, and she made sure that my daddy would drop me off every Friday after school. Every

Easter, we went to a competition in Orlando and I would come home with lots of trophies. Mamalou, like any proud mother, would put them on display for me in the house. Also, if you knew my Grammy, then you knew she did not cook but one job she did well was seasoning fish. Before she got ill, I remember on weekends she would make scorched conch just the way I like it with lots of pepper and lime. It was just the conch with no herbs.

Moving to college was one of the hardest things for me because it meant leaving my best friend behind. But even this did not get in the way of my Grammy. Mamalou was a faithful caller every day. Some days Mamalou would call while I was in class and say “oh sorry, sorry. I ga call you back later” and sure enough I would get a call back. She would always begin by asking how school was going and reminded me to take care of myself. Then she would go on to say, she can’t wait for me to come home so we can go to this place and that place. She was always so proud of all of her children and grandchildren. Another fond memory I have of my Grammy is her calls on birthdays. Every year, Mamalou would sing her melodious version of happy birthday on your special day.

Mamalou

Iwill miss you so much. No one can ever fill your shoes. You left behind a legacy and I thank God for having you in my life. The most important thing you taught me was to build a relationship with God because only what I do for Christ will last. I will carry that with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for loving me and treating me as your own. My dream was for you to see me walk across the stage with my degree, but God had other plans and he knows all things. As I graduate in May next year, I am reminded of all the sacrifices you made to help me be where I am

right now. The last time I got to spend time with my Grammy a few weeks ago before she passed, I cried and as I cried, she held my hand and said, “peace, peace, peace.” She then repeated the scripture “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:7. I believe you left that scripture with me for a purpose, and I will live by it. I thank God for Mamalou’s life and during the hardest time of my life, I’m asking God for peace because I believe that is what my Grammy wanted.

Mamalou, from your MADISON HAILEY

May your soul rest in peace.

A TRIBUTE TO

My Mamalou

Our Mamalou was indeed a virtuous woman. We will be forever grateful and thankful that Mamalou was our grandmother. She was a woman of extreme strength, courage, and love. She covered us every morning and night with her prayers. morning when we would wake up for school, she would ask if we said our prayers. She would be proud to know that as a result of her strong teachings and example, our mother would pray with us before we would leave her car to step onto the school campus daily. We are extremely appreciative of Mamalou’s love and sacrifice, for she did everything for us. We know our Mamalou is resting in Heaven with our Lord and even though we will miss her, we rejoice for she is no longer in pain and suffering.

Your loving triplets, KRUZ, KARTER, AND KOLE

Legacy ofLove

Proverbs 31:10-11

“Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need to spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.”

A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you, You taught us love and how to fight You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep

Love Your HUSBAND SOUP NIGEL, TAHESHA, AND TARA

PALLBEARERS

NIGEL INGRAHAM JR.

KARTER SMITH

VALENTINO HANNA

NATHAN TAYLOR

KRUZ SMITH

LEFRED MACKEY

WILFRED SMITH

RA’SHUN TAYLOR

KOLE SMITH

TRENT SMITH

WELLINGTON RAMSEY II

AMIR WILLIAMS II

DAMIEN FRANCIS

DONOVAN INGRAHAM

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

NIGEL INGRAHAM SR.

DONALD SMITH

MARC EVANS SMITH

DON INGRAHAM

TELLIS INGRAHAM

MARCIAN SWABY

DEACON VINCENT SWEETING

MARCHE MACKEY

ERIN FERGUSON

MAJERLE INGRAHAM

LAWRENCE HOWARD INGRAHAM

JEFFERY SWABY

LARRY INGRAHAM

SHAWN INGRAHAM

KENO SMITH

DEACON ARLINGTON CLARKE

ARISTOTLE SMITH

ELDIN FERGUSON III

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We the family of the late Ann Sophia Ingraham extends our heartfelt appreciation for your outpouring of love, support, and prayers during her Multiple Myeloma journey and after her passing.

Your thoughtful expressions of sympathy shared during this most difficult time was most greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.

Although we celebrate that she has gone from labor to reward, continue to pray for our family, as we will have to acclimate to the absence of our beloved gem and rock of our family. May God bless you and keep you all.

THE FAMILY