Ina Boulware was born on May 22, 1922 to parents John and Cora Lewis in the town of Boss, Missouri.  She was the oldest daughter of 11 children and was preceded in death by all of her siblings.  Ina was married to Melvin James Boulware on July 4, 1940 and they had 6 children together.  Delores, Phyllis, Darryel, Carolyn, Gary and Tharell.  Ina was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Delores, her daughter Carolyn Kay and her loving husband Melvin.

Ina had eight Grandchildren, DeEtta Rasnake, Jeff Dodson, Gusty Lee Boulware, Amanda Boulware, Adrienne Boulware, Justin Boulware, Heather Boulware and Nathan Boulware.  Ina also had several Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ina & Melvin spent many years in full-time ministry as Pastors mainly in Southern Missouri but later moved to Springfield MO where they remained until death.  Ina was a faithful member of Calvary Temple Assembly in Springfield for many years but in her later years she attended Central Assembly of God when she was physically able to do so.

At the age of 90 Ina’s health began to fail and she moved from her home in Springfield to Woodland Manor where she resided until her passing.

Ina was a mighty prayer warrior and prayed daily for every member of her family.  She and her prayers will be greatly missed by all.