Emogene "Jeannie" Ross

Emogene “Jeannie” Ross, daughter of the late Percy Edwin and Lola Virgie (Thompson) Ross, was born February 28, 1939 in Devils Elbow, Missouri. Jeannie, as she was known to her family and friends, grew up in the Morgan Heights area of Pulaski County. She attended school at several small rural schools, Anderson, Hooker and Mt. Gibson before attending and graduating from Waynesville High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, Jeannie attended Drury University and then graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Southwest Missouri State University, now known as Missouri State University. She then continued her education by obtaining her Master’s Degree from the University of Missouri. Jeannie soon began teaching school and her first teaching position was in Uniontown, Kansas. She spent one year there before returning to the Waynesville area and began teaching Business at Wood Junior High on Fort Leonard Wood. She then became the librarian at Wood and then retired from the school district in 1984. In her spare time, Jeannie enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, bird watching, playing the piano and horseback riding. She had just recently become a big St. Louis Cardinal fan, especially Albert Pujolis. Even though Jeannie had been given several obstacles in her life to overcome, she was a very determined lady and was well respected. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Jeannie passed away at 7:39 P.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 8 days. Jeannie will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by one sister: Glenda Ross of Devils Elbow, MO; two brothers: Loren Ross of Devils Elbow, MO and James Huey Ross of Denver, CO; one niece: Gloria Li Ross; one nephew: James Jeffrey Ross; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and grandparents, Jeannie was preceded in death by one baby sister, Vera Faye Ross. Private family services were held Saturday, August 8, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Burial followed in the Goodall Cemetery. Public memorial services were held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Pianist Becky Lercher played several of Jeannie’s favorite songs for prelude and postlude. Soloist Bonnie Hunter sang “Some Call It Heaven” and the congregation sang “Amazing Grace”. Several friends recalled their wonderful memories of Jeannie. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jeannie Ross and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Emogene "Jeannie" Ross

February 28, 1939 - August 5, 2009