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Mary Patterson Ross, 84, returned to her heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2015. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at 11:00 am at St. Luke Methodist Church, 2781 W. Ave. N, San Angelo, Texas, 76904, officiated by her good friend and Pastor, Bill Harris.
Mary was born February 11, 1931 in Bells, Texas to James and Mildred Patterson. She grew up in a loving family with her older sister Jacquelyn and her younger brother, Donald. Mary and Donald shared a special bond throughout her life. She graduated from Bells High School, and then attended business school. She married Clifton G. Ross of Whitewright, Texas on June 3, 1949, and enjoyed 54 years of marriage.
Prior to permanently residing in San Angelo, Mary and Cliff lived in Denton, Garland and later Texarkana. Through Clifton’s work with GTE-Verizon, Mary was blessed with many dear, lifelong friends. As a teacher’s aide at Reagan Elementary School in San Angelo she impacted many young lives, and developed special friendships which enriched her life in so many ways.
Mary loved spending quality time with her family and friends. Her friends at St. Luke Methodist Church were a comfort to her. Mary is remembered by her family and friends for her strength of character and her sense of humor which carried her and her loved ones through many tough times. Mary’s greatest joy in life was being a mother and a grandmother. She enjoyed a special closeness to her two daughters and son. She loved her three grandsons and granddaughter-in-law dearly and was so proud of them. Mary was loved by many and will be dearly missed; her love and devout faith will be carried on by all who were close to her.
Survivors include her brother, Donald Patterson and wife, Dianne Harrison Patterson of Dallas, Texas, her daughter, Diane Ross McCoy and husband Harvey McCoy of San Antonio, Texas, her son, Mark Ross and wife, Linda Stacel Ross of Jackson, Tennessee, her daughter Robin Ross Martin and husband James Martin of Moody, Texas; and her grandchildren, Jordan McCoy and wife Emily Sitton McCoy of Austin, Texas, Matthew McCoy of San Antonio, Texas and Logan Ross of Knoxville, Tennessee.
The family of Mary Ross would like to express their deep gratitude and thanks to family and friends for the love and support they have shown during this difficult time.