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GINA RENEE INGERSOLL, born in Pasadena, Texas, on August 25, 1979, passed away September 14, 2007, at the age of 28. She graduated from Rice University with honors in 2001. She loved animals -- and took many into her home -- and was an avid knitter, and she was known for her unique personal style. She is survived by her husband of almost three years, Jordan Pearce; parents Bob and Charlotte Ingersoll; brother Chad; grandfather Joe B. Ingersoll, husband of the late Teresa; grandparents Bill and Catherine Wood; and her beloved pets, Boston terrier Caspar, pug Victor, and cat Simon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Houston Humane Society. A memorial Web page has been established at www.mem.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 16, 2007.

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August 25, 2024

I can’t see you but I know you’re here. Love you always.

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2024

Sorrow is too small a word
for what we are going through.
There's not a word deep enough
or wide enough........but we struggle on.

August 25, 1979 - one of the best days of my life. Can't believe you would be 45 today. Love you so so much forever and ever.

You had a plan that we would both vacation together on a tropical island. I know you did that to cheer me up because you didn't really like beaches. I remember that especially because you were so sweet & caring about me.

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2024

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2024

Happy 45th Birthday, my precious daughter!! I miss you more & more as my life goes by & I feel all alone. But little things will happen on some days that make me feel closer to you. Like the song, "Take These Broken Wings" came on the radio one morning recently on my way to work & I absolutely felt your presence. I could feel you smiling & laughing, because you really didn't like that song & joked about it all the time. It brought a smile to my face.

Mom

August 24, 2023

August 25, 2023
Happy Birthday, Gina !!!
I'm waiting on that star to fall.

Mom

August 24, 2023

Your Dad was thinking of a song in the 80s & you loved 80 songs. This one I'm not sure you would have listened to, but some of the words say how I feel about you.
The song is Waiting for a Star to Fall by Boy Meets Girl...
Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong
In my arms, baby, yeah

Mom

August 24, 2023

Mom

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Mom

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Mom

August 24, 2023

Happy 44th Birthday, Gina!
Precious memories of you fill my soul.

Mom

August 24, 2023

My Gi , My sweet girl,
We miss & love you so very much. I think of you every day of my life.

We begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived.
And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2022

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord
Please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my daughter's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love & miss her
and when she turns to smile.
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy
I do it every day.
But there is an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2022

Charlotte Ingersoll

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Charlotte Ingersoll

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Charlotte Ingersoll

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Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2022

Happy 43rd Birthday to our precious Gina!
You were our joy, sunshine & happiness & always kept us smiling. You were a blessing indeed & we love & miss you so very much.

JD

June 25, 2022

Gina,

As I've pondered life over the years, I've wondered how much more enriched my life would be with You in it. I'm sure it's a million times darker than the beautiful light that emitted from your soul (you know what I'm talking about). I've missed you so over the years since your untimely departure. I guess God knew your light was much too bright for this earthly presence. I don't know how I was lucky enough to attract your attention or whether our friendship would have lasted throughout the years, but I felt so blessed that you wanted me in your life. Your light, beauty, brilliance, kindness and loving nature were truly one of a kind. I'm sure Chad, Caspar and your grandparent were so happy to be in your presence again and I'm positive you greeted them with that beautiful smile. My heart hurts for your parents and those who knew you much longer than I did. You left a hole in my heart and life and I only knew you very briefly. I can't even begin to imagine the pain they've endured over the years. You're sorely missed, my dear Gina.
Love, JD

Martha Trautwein

December 8, 2021

Gina was my Gifted World Geography student the year you all moved to Greenwood. Through the years, I would keep up with her through the internet, but it was only recently that I learned´ was saddened by her passing in 2007. Please know that Gina was one of my students who I knew was destined for greatness & who held and will continue to hold a special place in my heart.

Sincerely,
Martha Trautwein
Gifted World Geography/AP US History Tracher-Retired

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2021

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Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2021

You were so creative and knitted these flowers. You always wanted me to learn to quilt so we could do our crafts together. I finally learned to do quilt tops during the pandemic. Sadly we can't do them together now, but I think of you all the time I am sewing.

Charlotte Ingersoll

August 25, 2021

Happy 42nd Birthday to our precious Gina! The years roll by so fast now and I am so thankful for each & every precious moment we had with you. I loved you your whole life--I'll miss you for the rest of mine.

Ayesha Durrani

September 10, 2020

Sweet Gina- Oh, how I miss you! Some of my favorite memories are of our tea time at work. Your office was the coziest, chicest place in the med center :). Jeff and I speak of you often, and I know my life would be so much richer if you were by my side again. Love you. - Ayesha

My little treasure.

Mom

August 25, 2020

Starfish treasures.

Mom

August 25, 2020

Mom

August 25, 2020

August 25, 2020
One week not too long ago, I was walking on the beach & there were starfish everywhere- on the sand & in the water. It was quite a sight & I thought about your beautiful smiling face looking with delight at them. I thought about how very much I love you- much, much more than all those starfish & there were so many of them.
Love forever, Mom

Happy 41st Birthday, my beautiful daughter!

Mom

August 25, 2020

Loving you changed my life.
It should be no surprise that losing you has done the same.

Mom

August 25, 2019

Memories, sweet gifts from you--To allow my heart a breath. To let me be lost for a moment--To remember life not just death.

Happy 40th Birthday, to our beautiful daughter!

Charlotte & Bob

August 25, 2019

You loved butterflies - flutterbies as you called them!

August 25, 2018

Happy 39th Birthday, my sweet daughter! I was remembering the day you were born & how open & wide your beautiful eyes were as if taking in all there was in the world. I think grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is great grief, there was & is great love and oh how great it is.
Miss you and know that now your precious Caspar is with you. He gave us much love and a closeness to you for the past 11 years.
Love forever, Mom.

August 24, 2017

August 25, 2017
Happy 38th Birthday My Precious Daughter!
I can't believe I've been without you for almost 10 years now. My heart is so empty for you & your brother and now I am close to a beach that I walk constantly to find some peacefulness when I am thinking about you. I am always reminded of your sweet smiling face that always thought of others. I'm not sure I remember many days you weren't smiling except maybe some of the last. Your dear friends keep in touch & I am reminded that your love was spread to so many. I picked this picture of you at one of your dance recitals. It makes me think of you in heaven.
Love forever my sweet Gi.
Mom & Dad

August 24, 2017

You didn't know me Gina but I know your parents and have watched them grieve for you over the last ten years. They love you so much and have missed you every day, every hour and every minute. I know you must have been very special by the way your parents have talked about you. Know that you that you were loved to the moon and back!!!

Ayesha Durrani

August 23, 2017

Dear sweet Gina- I can't believe it has been almost ten years since you left us. I think of you fondly and often and miss you tremendously. The world is a crazy place these days, and I can't help but imagine what your commentary would have been on all things political and fashionable...I miss miss miss you and hope that you are resting in peace. Happy birthday, my friend. Love you so much always- Ayesha

adam

March 22, 2017

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February 14, 2017

Today is Valentine's Day & all I can think about is how very much love you brought into our lives. You made me a special valentine button one year in school & bought me a valentine mug with your money to spend on yourself. You & your brother were my loves & I miss you both so much. You are love forever in my heart....Mom

December 18, 2016

hope to see you somewhere like San Junipero......


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOGEyBeoBGM

Adam Jackson

December 17, 2016

miss you so much!

Charlotte Ingersoll

September 14, 2016

Sept. 14, 2016 - 9 years of yearning to see your smiling face and hug and talk with you. There is not a day that goes by where I don't think of you and miss my precious treasure, my best friend, my Gi.
"Mothers hold their child's hands for a moment and their heart for a lifetime." You will always be in our hearts and memories forever. Love you, Mom.

Kristy G

August 26, 2016

Gina I thought of you yesterday. And Carson. To be quite honest, I couldn't remember if it was your birthday on the 25th or carsons because we used to celebrate both of you in August. He's sadly as gone too. I love you both and the memories we've made will always be some of the best. I keep a few of your things in my house so you are always living on- your Klimt poster is in my front living room, you lamp is on my desk in the office, I still use our coasters and forbid my two boys from playing with them. You'd think my boys are so cute- I can just imagine you calling them "very handsome". I honestly cannot imagine the grief of losing them. Your parents are incredibly strong. Love you. You are never really gone when someone loves you

Ayesha Durrani

August 26, 2016

Happy birthday, Sweet Gina! I hope you and Chad and your grandmother are celebrating Gina style- Cams Chinese food and some dancing to 80's music. Love you always.

Always happy days with friends!

August 25, 2016

Together again!

August 25, 2016

Grandma Catherine is with you now & loving on you both. Oh how she loved you guys.

August 25, 2016

Always happy!

August 25, 2016

Happy 37th Birthday my sweet, beautiful daughter! Thinking of some of the great memories of birthdays past and always your beautiful smile. I so wish I could celebrate many more with you. Love forever, Mom.

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016

August 24, 2016

37 Birthday candles for you my love. Caspar sends kisses.

Ayesha Durrani

August 19, 2016

Gina! Jeff and I are lunching and missing you! You would have loved my outfit today- but not my lipstick- am wearing a nude- which I know you don't love. I think of you often and miss you even more. I know my boys would have adored you- especially because they would have had so many pet puppies to play with at your magical house. Love to Charlotte and Bob- I hope you and Chad rest in peace.Love you always,Ayesha

Charlotte Ingersoll

March 24, 2016

Just having some good memories of you at Easter! Downloaded some precious pictures.
How blessed I was to have you. Love & think about you always, Mom.

You are precious!

Charlotte Ingersoll

March 24, 2016

Precious Memories

Charlotte Ingersoll

March 24, 2016

You loved Easter!!

Charlotte Ingersoll

March 24, 2016

Mom & Dad

August 25, 2015

36 candles burning bright for you today my precious daughter. Happy Birthday!

August 25, 2015

Happy 36th Birthday to our beautiful daughter!
Our hearts are so empty without you, my love.
You & your brother are together & I can see both your smiling faces with the angels above. Your memory is forever in our lives as we try to keep on going without you.

Tyler Warden

October 4, 2007

Shocked doesn't quite cover it: how I felt when I heard the news of Gina's passing. Still yet, I would not trade the brief time we spent together for anything in the world. I am deeply sorry for your loss and offer my deepest condolensces.

Amy Dowell

October 4, 2007

Charlotte and family,
Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.

September 28, 2007

September 28, 2007

September 28, 2007

Judi and Jimmy (Mundy's parents) Burns

September 25, 2007

Our family is thinking of you during this very trying time. I will always remember what a bright, beautiful, and fun-loving young lady Gina was during her years at Cambridge Academy. That class was especially close to one another, and all of Gina's classmates, I'm sure, will forever cherish those fond memories. May God bless you and keep you strong in his love.

Talmadge Luker

September 25, 2007

Bob
We were out of town so just got the message about Gina and wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God bless ya'll in the days ahead.

Cara Ferrell

September 24, 2007

Charlotte & Family,

Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.

In Christian Love,
Cara Ferrell

Howard Rasmussen

September 23, 2007

To Gina's Husband, Parents and Brother,
Please know that you all have my most sincere sympathies for your loss of Gina. Gina was a very lovely, bright and dear young lady. She is missed.

Merle Speir

September 23, 2007

Dear Charlotte, Bob and Chad,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your recent loss. Gina was a beautiful young lady and will be greatly missed.

David Dailey

September 23, 2007

Dear Bob & Charlotte &Chad
What a tradegy. How your hearts and spirits must be suffering now. I was shocked and appalled to hear that Gina was dead. It had to be unbearable for you. Still we love you, and pray for you. We trust you to the care of our Lord believing he can and will help you through your grief.

Pam Ehlers

September 21, 2007

Dear Charlotte and Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please know that your Stillwater family is here for you and we will do what ever we can to help. God Bless You.

Sherry and Keith Teague

September 20, 2007

Dear Charlotte and Bob,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our heart aches for you. We can’t even begin to imagine your pain; the pain of losing a child. Memories are the legacy of love. Remember the happy memories often to carry you through this sorrowful time and help you find a smile.

Kathy Barringer

September 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lys Paulhus

September 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Gina, her friends and family. Gina was one of the brightest, most creative people I knew. She was gifted in so many areas. She also had a great insight into people and would have made a great psychologist. I will never forget her beautiful speech given at Cambridge’s graduation. The speech was not designed to show the auditorium how brilliant and impressive she was, which she could have easily done; instead, her speech was special because she found the good qualities in each of us to mention. She really made our classes, History, English, and Psychology, in particular, memorable. When I think of Gina, I will remember those breaks, mornings, and lunches spent outside our lockers cramming for a history test, learning about The Cure, sharing bad driving stories, laughing, crying, but mainly just being teenagers growing up and learning about who were. I learned a lot from Gina, and I am sorry her life has been cut so short.

Keith Kidd

September 20, 2007

I am so sad to hear the news. There can't be a greater lost than your child. Sorry to hear about your mom too. I will Pray for you all.

Stacey Thompson

September 20, 2007

Dear Mr and Mrs. Ingersoll and Chad, I was so saddened to hear the news about Gina. She was such a beautiful vibrant person. I will always remember what a good artist she was and how she made everyone laugh in Cambridge art classes. I will be thinking of all of you during this hard time.

Catherine Jay

September 20, 2007

Dear Charlotte, Bob(aka Butch), and Chad:
I was so shocked to hear of Gina's passing. Just know that I am thinking of you. She was a wonderful and lively person who will be missed by all. I'm sorry I was not able to be at the funeral. I, like many others, will keep close to my heart the many wonderful times we shared together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Love,
Catherine Jay

Holly Rodillo

September 19, 2007

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gina was one of my closest friends at Cambridge and I have such wonderful memories of us that I will keep forever - - from slumber parties to going to the '96 prom. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Nancy Summey

September 19, 2007

Charlotte,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will hold you and your family close and give you strength.
Love & Prayers,

Anna Britt Bentley

September 19, 2007

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Gina. We want you to know your family will be held close in our hearts and prayers during the coming months.
Sincereley,
Ray, Debbie, Christopher and Anna Britt Tackett

Margie Jordan

September 19, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Gina was and will always remain a wonderful person. I will always remember the good times we had at Cambridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beckie Cooper

September 19, 2007

Bob and Charlotte:

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mundy Price

September 19, 2007

With thoughts and prayers,

Mundy Burns Price

Barbara P. Jax

September 19, 2007

Words can not express how very sorry we are for your loss. We met Gina through mutual friends. We will always remember her beauty and grace.

Megan Beyer

September 19, 2007

I worked with Gina at UT several years ago and kept in touch with her over the years. I am deeply sorry for your loss. She was beautiful in every way.

Megan Beyer

Donna Ridge

September 19, 2007

Bob and Family,

So Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Ridge
Engineering Support Services

Stephanie Burnett-Jones

September 19, 2007

There is nothing harder in life than the loss of a child and I will not pretend to know your pain. Nor do I have any expertise in the area of pastoral care, whereby I could offer words that would ease your grief. But know this: Our Lord God experienced the same grief as He watch His Son , our Beloved Jesus suffer for us. He always fills the void and knows what's best. I love you and am praying for you. Please accept my humble condolences.

Carie McClendon

September 19, 2007

Dear Bob, Charlotte, Chad, and Jordan,

My heart breaks for you. I loved Gina very much. She was such a bright and talented young lady and her sweetness was well-known among those of us who knew her at Cambridge Academy. As class valedictorian, we were very proud of her! As a unique personality, we were all drawn to her! Just know that we share in your loss, but we understand that we can't possibly know your pain. Only God can heal you! Trust him.

Love,

Linda Hagen

September 19, 2007

Dear Charlotte,

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God hold you close in his arms and provide the comfort, strength, and healing that only "He" can during this very difficult time in your life.

Love in Christ,
Linda Hagen

Jana Wood

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob, Charlotte, & Chad,
We were so sorry to hear about Gina. She was a very special person and will be missed by all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronald, Jana, Haley & Cassidy

Lynn & Lynn Bornemann

September 18, 2007

Charlotte, Bob, Chad, Jordan,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Grant You Comfort and Strength for each new day.

Mitzi Riggs

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob and Charlotte,

Words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss. I didn’t know Gina, but as a parent, I can only imagine what you are going through at this time. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that I have been praying for you since the moment I heard the awful news. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Mitzi Riggs

Kat Rittinghouse

September 18, 2007

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Gina was beautiful and sweet and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences.

Bryant Shaw

September 18, 2007

I worked at UT with Gina, was her good friend, and loved her very dearly. I am so sorry for this loss to everyone who knew her.

Sarah Sloan

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob and Charlotte
May God bring you peace that only He can give you. May He hold you in the palm of His hand today and always.

Connie Stokes

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob and Charlotte,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you a peace that passeth all understanding. Let me know of anything that I can do for you.

Rod and Cindy Brakhage

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob, Charlotte, and Chad,

We are deeply saddened to hear of Gina's passing. We pray that God will comfort you and give you strength to cope with your loss.
God bless you.

Donna Luebbers

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob & Charlotte,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Janell Alston

September 18, 2007

Dear Bob, Charlotte, and Chad,
We are so saddened by your loss. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead by clinging to God's abiding love and knowing that we are keeping you close in thought and prayer.
Jim and Janell

Grahame Burrows

September 18, 2007

Dear Charlotte,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Gina's untimely passing. I cannot imagine what you are going through as I have not lost a child. We are praying for you all and asking the One who dose understand all that we go through to be your comfort and peace.
Peace & Blessings

Grahame

Katie Craven

September 18, 2007

Charlotte,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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