Barbara Chaniott Gross, 82, formerly of Hendersonville, NC passed away Saturday, Nov 18th surrounded by caring family. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Fred Chaniott of LaFollette, TN, she is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Hugh Dana Gross Jr, daughters Amy G. Baker and Jennifer Gross Taylor, and son David Dana Gross; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, all whom called her “Nanny," as well as a sister, Charlene Ring of Kingsport, TN.
Barbara was a gifted educator, devoted mother and grandmother and had a passion for enriching the lives of children through teaching. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Tennessee State University and went on to pursue various Masters Degrees in the field of education. As a devout Christian, once retired, she continued her passion by teaching Sunday School at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, NC.
A celebration of life service will be held on Nov. 22nd at Mountain Brook Community Church, 3001, US 280, Birmingham, AL 35243. The family will greet visitors from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm with a service to follow.
Flowers may be sent to Ridout's Trussville Chapel, 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Kirkwood by the River, 3605 Ratliff Rd, Irondale AL, 35210.
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