Ingrid Preston Forbes

Ingrid Preston Forbes, 52, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on 1/11/2026.

She was born in Biloxi, 04/08/1973, the daughter of Willie and Glenda Sparkman. And later attended Gulfport High School, where she graduated, and later dedicated herself to driving trucks. Upon ending her driving career, she settled in Dallas, Texas, and earned her bachelor's degree in accounting. After her 10-year stay, career move, and time away from her family, she decided to move back to the coast to be amongst family and great friends.

Over the years, Ingrid gained employment and her dream job, and a career she maintained for 8+ years, where she spent her working career in “Beau Rivage” working in the Players Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the company of her grandchildren; they were the light of her life. Ingrid has helped raise her nieces and nephews while juggling her own family.

Ingrid was preceded in death by her late husband, Melton Forbes. Her Father, Willie Sparkman, and Sister, Tonyia Brown, and Nephew, Raishon Barnes. She is also preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and aunts and uncles.

She leaves behind One Son, Emmanuelle Preston, and a bonus son, Shaquille Kenneybrew, and Three Grandsons, Eli Preston, Yamir Freeman, and Emmanuelle Preston Jr., 2 brothers, Clint Sparkman (Edna) and Lamon Barnes. 3 sisters: Keron Sparkman (Tyrese), Amies (Sidney), Cooper, and Onna Dickey. 10 Nephews: Rico, Tevin (Brown), Cameron, Branden (Sparkman), Kenyon, Kama’ron (Sims), Michael, Casey, Desean (Cooper), Rajuan, and Nygee (Barnes). Four nieces: Makaya, Ny, Keria (Barnes), Jaasia Williams, and Sydney Cooper.

There will be a Public Viewing on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Infinity Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 am, at DP Nation Biloxi. Visitation will start at 10:00 am.

Infinity Funeral Home extends our condolences to the family of Ingrid Preston Forbes. For inquiries, call 228-436-6722.