Dorothy Arlene Inghram, loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep June 16, 2024, at the age of 96.
Dorothy grew up in Gates Mills on the family homestead with her 10 siblings and parents, a girl of the outdoors. She loved the farm and nature. Her first job was being a nanny at 14 years old and, from that experience, had hopes of having a family of her own one day.
Dorothy married her high school sweetheart Richard (Dick) Inghram as he returned from the war in 1947.
Nothing was more important to Dorothy than family. Being a mom was a full-time commitment and honor to her. She shared the natural world with her children through camping, picnics and walks in the woods, always quizzing on bird calls and tree species. She was fascinated with nuts and seeds, frequently collecting as she took walks or traveled to other parts.
Dorothy loved The Great Geauga County Fair. Over the years, she entered home-baked pies, canned goods, sewing projects and her collected antiques, often winning ribbons.
Dorothy was a great cook, hostess and homemaker. She enjoyed hosting the garden and sewing clubs. She reveled in having large family get togethers no matter what the occasion. She knew how to put on a party and make people feel welcome, no matter how big or small the group. She would put together flower arrangements from her garden to adorn the table.
While raising a family and being very involved with each child’s interests, Dorothy learned to play golf to join her husband’s passion. She became very accomplished in the game and together they enjoyed many fun trips.
Dorothy later decided to become a real estate agent. She shared the love of residential property and home building with Dick, and worked alongside him investing, building and selling — a true team they were in everything they did.
The most characteristic feature of Dorothy’s personality was that she was willing to try anything and remained resolute in her efforts to her final days.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Richard Jr. (and Diane), Randall, Ramie (and Martin Allard) and Reid (and Cheryl); grandchildren, Richard III, William, Amy, Brandon and Marli; step-grandchildren, Kera, Robbie and Amber; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Malarie and Calvin; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jessie Davis; six sisters and four brothers; and her beloved husband, Richard, whom she loved dearly.
Visitation at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 5-7 p.m.
Burial at Gates Mills North Cemetery on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery.
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