grandchildren, went to be with her Lord on November 14, 2018. Ina was born October 3, 1921
to Milton and Nora Durrett of Heath, Texas. Ina was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband of 66 years, Bob Emerson Chenault ; her brother Travis Durrett and sisters; (twin
sister) Janie McSpadden , Maggie Higgins, Clara Robertson and Violet Durrett.
Ina graduated from Mesquite High School.
As a 70 year, faithful member of the First Christian Church of Mesquite , Ina spent many happy
hours singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, participating in CWF and visitation. The
bottom line: “ When the church doors opened, Ina was there”.
Ina loved to read and was so proud of having read through the Bible 27 times in several
different versions. Proverbs was her favorite book of the Bible and she encouraged family to
read a chapter of proverbs each and everyday.
Ina enjoyed playing canasta and forty two with family and friends. There was always a jigsaw
puzzle out to challenge family and friends as well! Ina was an avid baseball fan and loved
watching her grandsons play the game.
Ina is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Carolyn and Russ Wallace of Dallas; son and
daughter-in-law, John and Debbie Chenault of Richardson; 5 grandsons:Brent and wife Lori Wallace (Tanner and Colt)Brock and wife Alysia Wallace ( Landon, Benton and Allyson)Blake Wallace
Grant Chenault (Jessica and Aryana)Zach and wife Christine Chenault (Nolan and Mila)
2 step grandsons: Preston and wife Amy Gill (Kinley and Kamryn)Keith and wife Alicia Gill (Peyton and Riley) Ina will be deeply missed by her loving family, devoted friends and all the wonderful people who
came to know and love her. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the caregivers at Jackson Place.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday Nov.18th from 2-5 pm with the Funeral on Monday Nov. 19th at 10:00 am.
Those wishing to make a loving donation in memory of Ina, can be sent to The First Christian
Church of Mesquite 827 South Galloway Ave, Mesquite , TX 75149
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