Obituary of Ruby T. Ross

Ruby Taylor Ross, age 79, of Boone, passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2015 at Watauga Medical Center. Born August 26, 1935 in Wilkes County, she was a daughter of John Finley and Janie Johnson Taylor. Mrs. Ross was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family dearly and provided for them as only a mother could. Mrs. Ross worked for more than 24 years at the Holiday Inn in Boone, then as a cook at Bojangles before retiring. She is survived by five sons, Kenneth Ross and wife, Carolyn, and Dean Ross and wife Pansy, all of Boone, Michael Ross and wife, Joyce, of Lenoir, Gregory Ross and Robert Ross and wife, Tammy, all of Boone; one daughter, Kathy Ross of Boone; two brothers, Jack Taylor of Lenoir, and Gwyn Taylor of Hickory; and one sister, Reba Riley of Hickory. Five grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and four nieces also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Ross; and one son, Doug Ross. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning, January 14th, at 11 o�clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. T. J. Jackson. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 10 until 11 o�clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the Ross family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ross family.