Waynesville, NC - Fay Ross went to be with our Lord on June 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nettie Estes Buchanan of Waynesville. Fay was a life-long resident of Haywood County and member of Allen’s Creek Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a dedicated homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Ross of Waynesville; daughter, Anna Ross Hill of Pleasant Valley, NY; siblings, Florence B. McClure, and Lloyd Buchanan, both of Waynesville. She is survived by her sister, Justine B. Deaver of Waynesville; daughters, Wanda Ross Maxwell of Fletcher, NC and Wyonia Ross Pourlos (Demetri) of Charlotte, NC; son, Neal Ross (Kim) of Waynesville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Haywood Healthcare Foundation (Homestead House and Hospice Center), 127 Sunset Ridge Rd. Clyde, NC 28271. The family would like to give a special thank-you to all of Fay’s caregivers through Hospice and special neighbors, Sam and Mary Jane Barnett for their care and support during this time. Visiting hours will be held at Garrett Funeral Home on Friday, June 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at Allen’s Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, June 17, at 11:00 am. Service will be conducted by Pastor Scotty Patrick. A message of comfort may be left to the family and an online guest registry may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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