Ningamma (90), wife of late Venkategowda and a resident of Buvanahalli in Periyapatna taluk, passed away this morning at her son’s residence in Periyapatna town.

She leaves behind four sons including B.V. Javaregowda, President of State Virginia Tobacco Growers’ Association, former Vice-President of Tobacco Board and an advocate, grandchildren and a host of relatives.

Last rites were performed at her native place this afternoon.