Hilda Margaret Ingram

Hilda Margaret Gaines Ingram, 81, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026.  She was born on September 25, 1945, to the late Stanley and Addie Gaines. After graduating from Armstrong High School, she later trained to become a beautician, among her many pursuits. Caring for babies was her passion and she worked in daycares throughout her career.

Hilda was united in marriage to Harry Ingram and God blessed them with three children. As an Air Force wife, she lived abroad in the Philippines and gave her family a window to the world through her letters and Polaroid photos. She created cherished summer memories while stationed at Langley Air Force Base, then settled in Newport News for many years before returning to Richmond. Hilda believed deeply in the power of education and instilled that belief in her children, nieces and nephews. She was a constant presence at her family's graduations, traveling near and far to cheer them on and celebrate their achievements. She cherished family milestones. Her birthday cards, always with a crisp $5 bill, were a beloved tradition she shared with her family.

An enthusiastic San Francisco 49ers and Jerry Rice fan, Hilda also loved her hats, riding the train and her dog, Mer. She always brought people together, even sharing her September 25th birthday with her sister-in-law, Jacquie Munson-Gaines and longtime friends Don Bland and Darryl Green. To God be the glory for Hilda's life. She will be remembered for her maternal warmth, constant encouragement and devotion as a big sister. Her family rejoices in her citizenship in heaven.

In addition to her parents, Hilda was also preceded in death by one sister, Lorraine Gaines Jackson.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harry Ingram; three children, Samantha Ingram, Sandra Ingram and Harry Ingram, Jr.; three grandchildren, Johnnie, III, Nichelle and Brendon; siblings, Charlotte Edwards, Russell Lunsford (Angie), Lloyd Gaines, Sr. (Paulette), George Gaines (Cindy), Bruce Gaines (Jacquie) and Thurman Gaines (Stephanie); aunt, Alma Dunning; cousin, Roberta Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

"Well done, good and faithful servant... enter thou into the joy of thy lord."
— Matthew 25:21

May you rest peacefully in the presence of our Lord.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Peace Lutheran Church 15 49th Place NE, Washington, DC 20019, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be made in Hilda's memory to Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2500 Seminary Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220-1532.

Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.