Marie Warren Ross
September 18, 1932 ~ March 27, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Marie Warren Ross, 87, died peacefully at The Brian Center on Friday, March 27, 2020.
A Buncombe Co. native, Marie was a daughter of the late William and Artie Hall Warren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Lane Ross, and son, Michael Ross.
Marie graduated from Valley Springs High School where she enjoyed playing basketball. She later retired from the Buncombe Co. school system after working for many years as a teacher’s assistant. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and outdoor activities, particularly going to the beach. Marie especially loved listening to music and singing. She was a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ross is survived by her three daughters, Debra Collazo and husband Carlos, Diane Rumbough and husband Tom, Denise Hartwell and husband Ronnie; a son, Jerry Ross and wife Vicki; a daughter-in-law, Yvonne Ross; sister, Ellen Brown; brother, Roy Warren; grandchildren, Heather Kolumechuk, Jeremy Rumbough, Wesley Rumbough, Aaron Collazo, Madison Ross, Grayson Ross, and Colson Ross; and six great-grandchildren. Marie loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her great joy. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
A private graveside service for the family will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler.
Her family wishes to express their thanks to the Brian Center and to CarePartners PACE for the compassion and care they showed to Marie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd., Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28209, or to the WNC Bridge Foundation, ATTN: Greatest Need Fund, P.O. Box 1315, Arden NC 28704, https://www.wncbridge.org/.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Phil and Joyce Dover Evans
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J.R. and Nancy Dockery
We are so sorry. Praying for your family.
Debra and family,
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you all in this time of your loss of Marie.
She was a wonderful and kind person, who loved everyone. She will be missed by all who knew her.
To Diane, Debra, Denise and Jerry,
You have my deepest sympathies in the death of your mother. She is now at rest. Praying for your peace and comfort.
So sorry to learn of Marie’s
passing. Prayers for the family.
God Bless each of you,
Such a beautiful photo of Marie. I knew her as a young person when we lived on Avery’s Creek Road. My sympathy to all of you.
Family,
So sorry to hear about Marie. She was a wonderful lady, with a great sense of humor. She will be missed.🙏🌹
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. She was such a sweet lady who loved her family so much. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with all the family in the days and weeks ahead.
Love,
Barbra & David Ball
Debra and family,
So sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. We worked together at Johnston Elementary. She was a lovely person. Praying for God’s comfort to surround you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Diane, Debra, Denise and Jerry
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Marie was a wonderful lady and have fond memories of our time at Deaverview. May God’s hand be on your entire family.
Diane, sending thoughts and prayers your way.
I can see the love pour out of each portrait in your mother’s video tribute. What a beautiful lady. What a beautiful family.
I have, am and will continue lifting you all up during this season of loss.