Ingrid Patrice Anders

Ingrid Patrice Anders, 45, of Cornelius, North Carolina, was born on July 9,1979, in Fort Riley, Kansas to the parents of Eddie and Virginia W. Langford. She completed her earthly assignment on July 16, 2024 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She fought her battle with faith, dignity, strength, and grace and has now accepted God’s call to enter eternal rest. Ingrid spent her formative years in Forsyth County, NC where she attended elementary and middle schools. She was a member of Dance Unlimited and The Children’s Little Theatre in Kernersville. In 1997, she graduated from Severna Park High School, in Severna Park, Maryland and from there enrolled at Clark Atlanta University where she studied and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media and Communication. While attending Clark, she was initiated into “Sweet” Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. A moment of fame was on campus when she was an “Extra” in the movie, “Drumline” starring, Nick Cannon. After graduating from Clark, Ingrid simultaneously worked in the business sector and continued her education. She earned her MBA in Marketing and Business Management from Strayer University in Washington, DC. She also also earned certifications as a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) from Spectrum Seminars. She worked as a Regional Manager and Asset Manager for Community Management Corporation and RBC Community Investment companies. She was the Associate Vice President, Portfolio Management at Foss and Company where she was employed until her transition. Additionally, she served as a financial member of the Eta Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Ingrid was also an advocate and participant in various fundraisers for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. At an early age, Ingrid joined Providence Baptist Church in Kernersville, NC where she served as a member of the Sunday School and was a lead singer for the children’s choir. When her family moved to Maryland, she joined Wayman United Methodist Church under watch care of Dr. Danna Swann and served diligently. After college, Ingrid joined One Way Baptist Church under Christian Experience and later, became affiliated with New Zion Church in Charlotte, NC. Ingrid was a beacon of light, love, and hope to every person she touched. She was an extraordinary mother who made many, many sacrifices to ensure the love of her life, her legacy, Elijah Anders, excelled in all of his endeavors. He consistently exceeds expectations and exemplifies strong faith, strong morals and also understands the value of family. Ingrid was creative with a keen eye for details. She loved music, traveling, reading and spending time with family, friends and most of all enjoying time with her pride and joy, Eli. Ingrid was preceded in death by her older brother, Eddie Maurice Langford, who passed away in July of 2017. Left to cherish her memory are her legacy, son, William Elijah Anders “EIi”, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga. Her parents, Eddie and Virginia “Ginnie” Langford, of Simpsonville, SC, a brother, Christopher “CJ” Jamarr Langford (Samantha Williams) of Troutman, NC, a host of aunts, uncles, sister-cousins, cousins, and friends who love her dearly and will miss her terribly.

Ingrid Patrice Anders

July 9, 1979 - July 16, 2024