Sarah Jean Ross

Sarah Eugenia “Jean” Ross, 91, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga on June 16, 1935, to the late Albert and Stella McCarty Shaw. In her younger years, she enjoyed being outdoors camping, hiking, and traveling, and she liked tending to her vegetable gardens and flowers. Jean was a devoted housewife, mother, and caregiver. She also enjoyed game nights and playing cards with her grandchildren. In her free time, Jean also enjoyed painting. Above all, Jean was a Christian woman who loved her church, First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Marvin Ross; and daughter, Karen Bruce.

She is survived her daughters, Betsy (Dr. Stephen) Sims and Dr. Melissa (Paul) Bowen; 6 grandchildren, Steve (Sarah) Brooks, Jessica (Michael) Jubin, Dr. John (Krista) Lee, Dillon Sims, Sarah Thomas, and Joe Thomas; 5 great-grandchildren, Ella Brooks, Hailey (Seth) Garver, Hazel Jubin, Sullivan Jubin, and Finley Jubin; and a host of extended family members and beloved friends.

Visitation will be held at Companion Funeral Home of Chattanooga on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00AM until 9:30AM. A Celebration of Jean’s Life will begin at 9:30AM in the Chapel. Following the service, Jean will be laid to rest in the Chattanooga National Cemetery beside her husband.