Vandella "Van" Inglett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 10, 2022, Vandella “Van” Whitaker Inglett, 79, wife of the late Paul Foley Inglett Van graduated from Harlem High School and went on receive her nursing degree at University Hospital School of Nursing in Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia. She worked at several hospitals including: Glynn Memorial Hospital in Brunswick, Georgia, Bullock Memorial Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia, and University Hospital in Augusta where she remained for 26 years. Van was a devoted nurse and a diligent employee who climbed the ladder from staff nurse to becoming the Vice President of Clinical Services. She implemented new programs within the hospital such as the: Adolescent Unit; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Neurological Intensive Care Unit; Oncology Unit; Alcohol and Drug Help Unit; Diabetic Program; Satellite Women’s Center; Sleep Lab; Pulmonary Lab and much more. Van was involved in many professional organizations, serving as chair and president of several. After her retirement in 1995, she became a part of the University Hospital Nursing Alumni. She also was involved with local charitable organizations and community groups. Van was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include her daughters: Candice Inglett Hand, Michelle Inglett Stanley; son: Matthew Paul Inglett; grandchildren: Harrison Inglett, Ella Hand, Evan Robert Stanley; sister: Dilly Hollimon (Kenneth), Velma Sager; best friends: Janet Pierce and Marylynn Goforth; caregiver from Comfort Keepers and dear friend: Grant Hall. In addition to her husband, Van is preceded in death by her parents and several of her brothers and sisters. The graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Dr. David McKinley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to University Hospital Nursing Alumni, C/O University Health Care Foundation, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30904. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Vandella "Van" Inglett

March 24, 1942 - February 10, 2022