Obituary of Ina M. Sprague-Beeler

Stony Creek: Ina M. Pratt-Sprague (Beeler), 86, formerly of Roaring Branch Road, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Warren Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing with her loving family by her side. Born October 17, 1930 in Warrensburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sadie (Parker) Pratt. She married C. David Sprague on December 15, 1947 and enjoyed 27 blissful years together until his untimely passing in 1975. She married Frank B. Beeler on November 24, 1976. Ina had the gift of the green thumb and worked at many local florists for over 50 years, eventually retiring from Posies in Warrensburg. Her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family, gardening, as well as camping on the Schroon River. Besides her parents and both husbands, she is predeceased by her sisters, June Hager and Virginia Lanfair, and son-in-law, Ronald Dingman. She is survived by her children: Candi Cameron and her husband, Jerry of Thurman, Clifford Sprague and his wife, Nell of Diamond Point, Coleen Dingman of Warrensburg a daughter; her sister, Lois Smith of OK; grandchildren, Tracey Cameron (Melissa Harris), Shelli Cameron (George Ludwig), Kelli May (Greg), Tonya Springer (Steve Rettig), David Sprague (Jeanie), Nellie Beth Sprague, Jeramy Dingman (Kati Curtis) and Barron Dingman (Erin Baker); as well as several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Ina’s request, there are no calling hours or funeral services scheduled. Burial will be conducted privately in Warrensburg Cemetery at the convenience of her family. Ina’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at the Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing for the exceptional care she received during her illness. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Ina’s memory to the American Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. “Memories walk by our side, like a friend, and comfort us.” Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook and condolences.