Fern F. Ross

Fern F. Ross, 75, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home of natural causes.

She was born February 16, 1944 in Ezel, Kentucky.

On May 13, 1961 she married Wilbur Ross in West Liberty, Kentucky.  He passed in 2013.

Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Richard) Stilley and Vicki (Rich) Vanover, both of Goshen; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jackie Sexton of Morehead, Kentucky; and two step-sisters, Maudie (Omer) Lawson of Dayton, Ohio and Virginia Arrowood of Cozahome, Arkansas.

Along with her husband, Fern was preceded in death by her mother, Edna (Manning) Sexton; father, Audna “Jack” Sexton; two daughters, Anita Blankenship and Becky Ross; three brothers, Ray and Jim McGuire, and Kenneth Sexton; and a sister, Mildred “Millie” McMurtry.

Mrs. Ross attended Word of Truth, Milford and Goshen Pentecostal House of Prayer.  She demonstrated her faith by her acts, by her kindness to others, she touched many lives of family, friends and co-workers. To know her, was to love her.

Fern retired from the R.V. Industry and enjoyed spending time with family and watching W.W.E. Wrestling, Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune. Her favorite hobby was volunteering in the concessions at Goshen Little League.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen and one hour prior to the 11:30 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 funeral service also at the funeral home.  Pastor Mike Kelley and Pastor Bill Lamb will officiate.

Burial will follow at Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Center for Hospice Care, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, https://www.cfhcare.org/.