Photo courtesy of Maus Funeral Home - Attica
Attica, Indiana
Oct 7, 1936 – May 30, 2025
Mary Jo Stump Smith Ross passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her residence in Springfield, Louisiana, at the age of 88. She was born on Wednesday, October 7, 1936 in Danville, Illinois. She had a rich life filled with various interests and activities. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and watching basketball. She also took pleasure in crocheting, cross-stitching, and playing cards with family and friends. Additionally, she cherished spending time with the ladies from Blood River Church of God.
Mary Jo is survived by her beloved family: her daughter, Deborah Winger (Daniel) of Oxford, IN; stepdaughters, Rhonda Wilson (Rex) of Attica, IN and Marilyn Watkins of Lafayette, IN; sister, Sue Allison (Robert) of Williamsport, IN; and 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Davis (Ryan) of Springfield, LA, Jennifer Davis (Andrew) of Frankfort, IN, Courtney Hanshew (Jason) of Otterbein, IN, Caleb Winger (Lindsey) of West Lebanon, IN, , Sgt. Seth Smith (Shay) of Peyton, CO, Nicole Schrader (Mike) of Georgetown, IL, Tanya Beliles (Fred) of Williamsport, IN, Amanda Wilson (Mark Gann) of Attica, IN, April Nowicki of Williamsport, IN, and Crystal Woody (Dirk) of West Lafayette, IN. She is also survived by 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many family members and friends.
Mary Jo was married to Robert Smith from October 26, 1963 until his death in 2004. She later married James Ross on June 4, 2006, and they remained married until his death in 2023.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, David Smith; parents, Joseph H. and Jean L. Stump; sisters, Marge Simpson, Merle Holler, Eva Marquess Swarner, and Betty Green; and grandson, Nathaniel Winger.
A private memorial gravesite service will be held at Oxford West Cemetery, Oxford, Indiana. A public celebration of Mary Jo's life will be held at the Pine Village Bible Church on Saturday, July 5th, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Share your thoughts and memories of Mary Jo in her guestbook by visiting Lnhughes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to LN Hughes Funeral Services of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
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So sorry to read about your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Bill & Janie Gaines
Janie
June 25, 2025 | Lafayette | Friend
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. She was such a sweet lady. Remember her from those softball games when Kristi and Stephanie played together. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. Sherry Jones
June 25, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jo was a kind person that always had something positive to share. Her Blood River miss her deeply.
Vicky Coats
June 25, 2025 | Springfield, LA | Friend
Our sincere sympathies and prayers.
John and Deb Dillman
June 03, 2025 | Williamsport, IN
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rick Kirts
June 02, 2025 | Attica, IN