CAROL INGRAHAM

Carol Phipps Ingraham 1929 ~ 2010 The best mother and nanny in the world passed away Jan. 13, 2010 at home from liver failure. Carol was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on Sept. 3, 1929 to Ralph and Thelma Todd Phipps. When she was three months old they moved to Copperfield, Bingham Canyon, Utah. She graduated from Bingham High School, where she was a Minerette. She went on to state contests, where she placed first in the typing and bookkeeping divisions. Her family then moved back to Galt, Missouri where she met Victor Ingraham. They were married Nov. 18, 1946. Vic and Carol were married for 54 years until Vic passed away Dec. 29, 2000. They had two daughters, Vickie and Robin. Carol started working at Pan Helenic Lendaris Market in Copperfield when she was 12 years old, and later started the first concession stand at the Princess Theater. Carol was still working at 80 years old as a card merchandiser. She was a member of the Methodist Church, White Shrine, Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, where she was chosen "Girl of the Year," Fact and Fiction Federated Club, Business and Professional Women, Girl Scouts, where she was Neighborhood and District Chairman for 25 years. She also served on the Missouri State Child Welfare Advisory Board. She is survived by her daughters, Vickie Ingraham, Robin Morales (Manny); granddaughter, Jonie Ingraham; sister, Clara Mae Roach; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Vic; her parents; brothers, Ralph Phipps, Jr. and Larry Phipps; and granddaughter, Joely Ingraham. At Carol's request there will be no services. Interment will take place at Lake Hills Cemetery. Life will never be the same, you will always be in our hearts.