Anna Lee Ross

Anna Lee Ross, age 96, went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of those who meant so much to her.

Anna devoted much of her life to caring for her family as a stay-at-home mother until her children were nearly grown. She later worked at Newmark Rug Company in Dalton, Georgia. Following the passing of her beloved husband, she returned to the workforce at Valley View School, where she worked in the cafeteria and continued serving others well into her 70s.

Anna found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed tending to her garden and growing flowers nearly every year. She also loved reading, but her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family. The memories she created and the love she shared with those closest to her will forever be treasured.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Martha Hawkins; her brother, J.B. Hawkins; her loving husband, Junior Donald Ross; her son, Jerry Donald Ross; her daughter, Angie Childers; and her niece, Sheila Hawkins.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Allen Ross and Ben (Olivia) Ross; grandchildren, Mysty Rogers, Angela Shelton, and Bryan McBrayer; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Rogers, Destiny Wilson-Goss, and great great grandson, Theodore Rogers; daughter-in-law, Ellen Ross; son-in-law, Willie Childers; and nieces, Joyce Phillips and Linda Weber. Her family will forever hold close the love, memories, and many special moments they shared with her.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Ridge Sanctuary of Companion Funeral and Cremation Service, located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m., with David Evans and David Disney officiating.

Anna will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Boanerges Baptist Church Cemetery, located at 234 Boanerges Church Road, Old Fort, TN 37362.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, especially Becky Lewis, Ava Hall, Lily Jennings, and Mysty Jackson, whose loving care and dedication helped keep Anna at home for as long as possible. They would also like to express their sincere appreciation to Joyce and Jimmy Phillips for their kindness, support, and help throughout her illness.

Anna's life was one filled with love for her family, simple joys, and treasured memories. She will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing and loving her.