Funeral service for Mary Ross, 89, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2000 South Uniroyal Road, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend George C. McCulloh will officiate.
Mrs. Ross, who passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Salem, Alabama, was born April 23, 1935, in Montgomery County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, October 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. โ 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Ross will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory: husband, Willie J. Ross, Sr. of Salem, AL; eleven children, Barbara Harris, Robert (Mary) Harris, Hattie (Victor) Alvis, Dorothy McKinnon all of Opelika, AL, Patricia Mosley of Montgomery, AL, Ethel (Walt) Harris of Auburn, AL, Tracy (Joe) Dunn of Opelika, AL, Nicole Jennings of Killeen, TX, Willie J. Ross, Jr., Kevin Ross both of Opelika, AL and Curtis (Tameka) Ross of Auburn, AL; one special bonus daughter, Deirdre Joseph of Auburn, AL; nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Annie Lewis, Jeanette Connell both of Rhodes, FL and Evangelist Mary Pittman of Shaw, MS; three brothers, Judge Rhodes, Sr., of Montgomery, AL, Nathaniel K. Rhodes of Indianapolis, IN and John Rhodes of Florida; three sisters-in-law, Linda Whitlow, Myrtis (Larry) Wilson and Jackie (Melvin) Dowdell all of Opelika, AL; three brothers-in-law, Jessie Ross, Robert Ross and Jack Ross, Jr. all of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Sharon H Wilbanks planted 5 trees in memory of Mary Ross . - October 25, 2024
With deepest sympathy & heartfelt condolences. Praying that God's comfort and peace will sustain you during this difficult time.
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I am so sorry for your loss. My memories of her are always warm and gentle memories. I spent plenty of nights at her home. Back then her weekend breakfast consisted of fish and gritsโฅ๏ธ. I wish you all peace through this storm. Brenda Ann Jones
Prayers for the family during these times ๐๐พ
To My Dear Gandmother You Will Be Dearly Missed Me And Faith Love You With All Our Heart Love You Always Your Ganddaughter And Great Ganddaughter
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our Dear Sister in Christ Mary Ross. We are praying for comfort and peace for your Family during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
Mother were a good,whole,worthwhile human being. She were more than OK, she were great. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to weep, and a time to heal; a time to mourn, and a time for all thing's. Tomorrow Will Come. Life contains many positive experiences. The good is on its way, no doubt about it, tomorrow will come, when we see Jesus.
Love โค๏ธ you Mama your daughter Ann ๐๐.
Mother Mary you will be greatly missed. You were always a listening ear whenever I need you. Always giving a bundle of advice and always, always praying for us. We love you more than words can ever say.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.