Sunday, March 06, 2022

Obituaries - Tammy Wiseman, Marsha Ingraham, Mary Edgar

Mary Lucy O'Bannon Edgar, 78, faithfully finished her race as she entered the gates of Heaven on Friday March 4, 2022. After a courageous battle with cancer, she is now resting in the arms of her Savior.

Born in Arcadia, Florida on January 17, 1944, she was a "preacher's kid" that lived all over South Florida. In her junior year of high school, she attended and graduated from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennesee. It was there that she met the love of her life, Dennis. They eloped in 1961, and Mary claimed that at least she got her "Mrs. " degree. 

The Edgar family began to grow in 1962. Mary spent her time being a doting mother and loving wife. She enjoyed her work as the director of the LaBelle Church of God Academy. In 1982, Dennis and Mary felt the call of God on their life to dedicate themselves to work for the Lord in full time Ministry. 

They began as the Associate Pastor for the LaBelle Church of God. Their ministry continued while pastoring churches in New Jersey, Jacksonville, Clewiston, and Alva. MaryLu also served as the church secretary for the LaBelle Church of God and on the Ladies Ministries Board for the Florida Church of God. Another of her accomplishments include the management of the Lake Wimauma Convention and Campground Center.

Mary had a servant's heart. She brought joy and laughter to all she encountered. To know Mary was to be loved by her. She was at her best when she was planning and event or cooking a meal for those she loved. She took pride in the details like having the perfect table setting or decorating her home for every season. Nurturing animals and enjoying the gifts of nature were moments that she treasured. The mission of her life, however, was serving, sharing, and worshipping the Lord.

MaryLu was preceded in death by her daughter: Julie; her parents: Floyd and Julia (Fulghum) O'Bannon; her brothers:Floyd "Fingers" O'Bannon, James " Jim" O'Bannon, John O'Bannon, Robert ( Bob) O'Bannon, and a sister Elizabeth (Betty) Hynes.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years Joseph Dennis, her children Denny (Cindy), Daryl (Marsha), and Sara (Dennis) Barnes; a quiver full of beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. She took great pride in her family, making each one feel special and loved beyond measure.With a kind word, a card, a phone call or a sweet smile, she was both an encourager and everyone's prayer warrior. Her warm and friendly smile could brighten even the darkest of days.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 10 to 11 AM at the Labelle Church of God 590 E. Hickpochee Ave.

Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Gobble officiating. Interment will be at Ft. Denaud Cemetery.

Marsha Silva Ingraham, 72
, passed away on February 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 30, 1949, in Nashua New Hampshire, the daughter of Joseph Silva and Edna Talbot. 

She grew up in Milford, New Hampshire and graduated from Chatham High School in Massachusetts in 1967. She was married on May 21, 1977 and settled in Maine. Marsha earned her Bachelors Degree in Child Development in 1987 and her Masters Degree in Human Development in 1989, both from the University of Maine in Orono. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and traveled to Ireland and New Orleans as part of her graduate studies.

Marsha was an avid gardener. People would marvel at her ability to transform a space into a beautiful oasis of flowers, trees and shrubs. Her vegetable gardens that she would plant during the summer in Maine gave her the most joy. She would harvest her produce and can it for winter, including making applesauce, spaghetti sauce and salsa out of her bounty. She enjoyed cooking and baking from scratch and was known for her chicken pot pie and deviled eggs. She had several hobbies through the years, such as sewing, chair caning and making stained glass. Marsha loved birds and was able to identify all the varieties that would visit her yard. She loved the outdoors, whether it be camping or swimming or watching for deer.

Marsha was very active in her community. She was part of the PTA, the Born to Read program, the Somerset County Child Abuse & Neglect Council and volunteered to count votes during the elections. Before retiring in 2012, she worked in case management for adults with mental illness. Over her nearly 30 years of social work, she helped countless families and worked tirelessly to ensure that both children and adults were living happy, productive and purposeful lives.

Marsha is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Ingraham; son, Ricardo Roderick; daughter Harmony Ingraham & spouse Lisa Bouchard; grandson Shawn Roderick; brothers Paul Silva and Carl Silva; sister Gail Silva; beloved friend Gayle Brady and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends that will miss her terribly.

Marsha was predeceased by her parents; her daughter, Maria Roderick; her brother, Joseph Donald Silva; and a very dear friend, Leslie Washburn. A gathering in her memory will be planned for this summer in Maine, details will follow.

Tammy Diane Wiseman, age 48 of LaBelle, originally from Clewiston, passed away on February 25, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Tammy was born in Naples, Florida on June 1, 1973 to Sharon Wiseman. She worked as administratve assistant for the Seminole Tribe of Florida for many years. Tammy was a loving and caring daughter, mother, girlfriend, grandmother, sister who will be dearly missed by everyone who cared for and loved her.

Tammy leaves behind her loving mother; Sharon Wiseman, boyfriend; David Cotton, children; Daniel Johnson of Clewiston, Erica Westberry of LaBelle, Ashley Davis and her husband Charles of Clewiston, her father; Raymond Blount, Step-father; Robert Strickland, bother; Eddie Strickland of Orlando, grandchildren; Kaylin, Jamie, Crista, Callie and Cassidy.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

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