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Obituary For Dorcas Ross
Mrs. Dorcas Schenck Ross departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Thomas Alfred Schenck and the late Lora Mull Schenck.
Mrs. Ross was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church of Lawndale, NC and she loved cooking for family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Ross, Sr.; son, Robert Lee Ross, Jr.; infant daughter, Sharon Ross; daughter, Maxine Oates; grandsons, Steven Degree and Keith Hopper; great-granddaughter, Milani Mai Carson; brothers, Charles “Boot” Schenck, Warren G. Schenck and Gerald Schenck and sisters, Portia Elmore, Marion Wormley, Catherine Gleen and Bernice Schenck.
She leaves to cherish fond memories to her daughters, Bathine Ross and Gwendolyn Surratt; son, Rickie Ross (Linda); granddaughters, Wanda Ross, Tracy Ross, Arnitra Oates, Yolandra Eskridge (Frank) and Shannon Ross; grandsons, Rodney Hopper (Doris), Chad Ross (Nicole), Patrick Hopper (Cheryl), Rodriguez Robbs, Antonio Ross, (Kelly), John Oates, Jr., Ricky Eaves, Christopher Hopper (Kim) and Gerod Ross; one sister, Patricia Schenck of Oakland, CA; sister-in-law, Lois Schenck; fifty great-grandchildren; fifty-two-great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Thursday. The service will be livestreamed starting at 1:45 PM from the Enloe Mortuary Face Book page.
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Add A CondolenceThis is a long time friend Aileen Morrison from Charlotte, NC. Will truly miss Dorcas she had the sweetest spirit and smile. Sorry we didn't find out about her death till late. We are sending condolences to her family. Trust God for all your needs. Love y'all!
To the Schenck & Ross families: My prayers and condolences go out to you all. May God grant you solace and peace at this time. - Acorea D. Sims
To the Roos Family you have my greatest sympathy and may God continue to bless you all in the days to come. MARY SIMS FAMILY
Sending Love and Condolences to the Families! Doris McKissick
My condolences to the Ross Family (grand niece Charis Jones and family) Johns Island SC 🌹
My heart is broken over your death. I have so many memories of our times growing up. You will be missed by your family but our memories will linger forever. Rest in PEACE. Love Always. Patricia Schenck Sister
Our Family: We share your sadness in the loss of Dorcas . I am the wife of Samuel Williamson. She was so inspiring , loving and awesome. It's been a long time but I remember her kindness and always welcoming spirit. We pray that God will comfort you during this time of bereavement . Our Love and Prayers Always In Christ. 🙏🙏 Virginia Williamson & Family, Greensboro, North Carolina
My Condolences to Aunt D's family. She is taking a well deserved rest. Rest In Peace. May God give you all the strength to get through the days ahead. Cherish her memories and she will always be with you. God Bless each of you. Niece Evelyn S. Robinson and Sister inlaw Lois. W. Schenck of Johns Island, SC.
My prayers and condolences go out to you all.
My deepest sympathies and condolences,John Huskey Greensboro,NC
Sending our deepest condolences to the Ross family. Mrs. Dorcas will be truly missed. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Durwin & Velvet
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