Valda Lou Ingram Jones

Valda Lou Ingram Jones went home to be with Jesus, September 20, 2023, at the age of 79.  She leaves behind her children, Angela Polkey, Joseph Yargo III (Kim), and John Robert Yargo; grandchildren, Lynette Brumfield (Neale), Christina Mitchell (Thomas), John “Nick” Yargo, Brandi Yargo, Brittany White, Courtney Yargo, Colby Moak (Rachel), Lucas Yargo, and Megan Moga; thirteen great grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Fletcher; brother, Dr. Glynn Ingram; numerous nieces and nephews; and her loved ones at Ponchatoula Community Care Center and Jerusalem Baptist Church.  Valda was preceded in death by her mother and father, Clydell and Earl Ingram; son in law, Danny Polkey, grandson, Sam Yargo, granddaughter, Kristi Moak; brother, Reginald Ingram, father of her children, Joseph Yargo, Jr.; second husband John “Bo” Jones, and sister in Christ, Maureen Spence.  Her friends called her “Val”, her family called her “Sister”, and her grandchildren called her “Maw Maw” and “Nonna”.  Valda loved to read, draw, embroidery and do beadwork. Val’s favorite bible verse was “The Lord’s Prayer” that she recited before she prayed. Her greatest joy in life was to hear her children or grandchildren pray and tell her “I love you”.  Visitation will be at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 11109 Jerusalem Baptist Church Road, Hammond, Monday, September 25, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until memorial services at 12:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Chuck Stewart.  Afterwards, a meal will be served in the church fellowship hall.  Graveside service will follow at Ben’s Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, 59071 Highway 439, Bogalusa conducted by Rev. Jimmy Byrd.