Marietta Mae Ross

Marietta Mae Ross, daughter of James and Evva Halliburton Downing was born February 10, 1916 in Green City, Missouri. On September 22, 1934, she and Crawford Ross were united in marriage in Green City. As a homemaker, she sewed many items for family members. She enjoyed painting pictures as well. Marietta died December 19, 2013 in Derby at the age of 97 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 siblings. Survivors include her children, Donna Killen, Earnest Ross and Floris Trammell; sister Genivieve Shaver; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-great-grandchild. Viewing 2-8pm Sunday, December 22, 2013. Funeral service: 10am Monday, December 23, 2013,both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby.