Ingeborg Thea Douglas, age 94, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on October 24, 2026. Born on March 25, 1932, in Ruhla, Germany. Ingeborg lived a life defined by kindness, devotion to her family, and an unwavering faith that God is love.

Ingeborg proudly served as a military spouse and later retired from Dolly Madison Bakery. She found joy in the quiet, beautiful things in life. She loved watching birds, tending her garden, and capturing special moments through photography. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family. Ingeborg was loved by everyone who knew her, and she brought a kindness and love that this world is losing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Douglas; her son, Johnny Hogeland; her sister, Heide Schmidt; and her granddaughter, Alisa Haywood. She leaves behind her son, Leon Hogeland; her daughter, Barbara Allen, and son-in-law, Danny Allen;  daughter in law Suzanne Hughes; her grandchildren, Thea Domingo, Edmar Domingo , Crystal Hughes,-Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Danielle Allen, Aspen Allen, Austin Allen,  Hunter Miller , and Grace Miller; her great-grandchildren, Hayley Maine, Harley Johnson, Dakota Johnson, Jerimiah Hill, Eddie Domingo, Marcos Philpot Jr., Corbin Johnson, Ezra Domingo, and Olive Miller ; and her great-great-grandchild, Blythe Johnson.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Idle Hour Park in Phenix City, Alabama, at the “Pavilion on the Hill.” Family and friends are warmly welcome to come together to share memories and celebrate her life.

Ingeborg will forever be missed, yet her gentle spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. May her family find comfort in the love she gave so freely and in the promise that love never ends.

Georgia Cremation-Columbus is assisting the family with the arrangements.