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Kay Fortune Ross Kay Fortune Ross of Wilmington, NC, died peacefully Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a long struggle with cancer. Kay is survived by her husband, Wilfred Thomas Ross; daughters, Kerry Bloodworth and Tanya Ross; a grandson, William Bloodworth, Jr.; a brother Ken and wife Paulette of Seattle, WA; and nieces, Jennifer, Shawna, and Kelly. Kay was born in Sulfur, OK, November 21, 1937. Her family soon moved to Richland, WA where her father was a Fire Chief at the Hanford Atomic Products Operation. She grew up in Richland and married Will, a young G.E. engineer. After the children were born, they moved to San Jose, CA in 1962, and in 1971 moved to Wilmington, NC. Kay was a wonderful wife and mother. She was a talented decorator and seamstress. In 1974 she made the first uniforms for the Hoggard Band Pom-pom girls. She was a very active member, since 1991, of Lutheran Church of Reconciliation and had been a member of the bereavement committee and the church decorating group. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2007, at Lutheran Church of Reconciliation, 7500 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28411, by Pastor Dan Warnes. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC, 27834, or to Lutheran Church of Reconciliation. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Oct. 4, 2007.

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Bernie Bentley

October 22, 2007

May God look down and provide care for Will and the family

Ruth Streszoff

October 7, 2007

Kay was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Her suffering is over and she is now with the Lord. She will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jana Albritton

October 6, 2007

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for each of you during this time of grief and suffering. It helps me to think that God was right there in the room with you all when Kay died and is next to you right now to comfort and give hope. May God's Peace give you rest in the days and weeks ahead. With love,

Nancy Guthrie

October 5, 2007

I will always remember Kay as a fun loving, wonderful wife, mother and friend to many. Our family loved her very much and she will be greatly missed. Will, Kerry, Tanya, and Bill, you are in my prayers...love you all, Nancy

Sara "Ann" (Bishop) Ousley

October 5, 2007

May God grant you peace in this time of profound grief. Turn to Him in those times when the grief becomes too hard for you to bear, and He will give you comfort, then you, too, can say "It is well with my soul". I remember Kay from Col High as a sweet girl and I am sure she remained that way all her life.

Mark Guthrie

October 4, 2007

Dear Will, Kerry and Tanya!

On behalf of the Guthrie family (Nancy, Erik, Jon and Steph), I wish you strength and God's speed during this difficult time.

Kay was a wonderful person ... It was my pleasure to see the strong relationship between Lees and Ross families over the past 30 years -- particularly the special bond between Kay and Ruth.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless, Mark Guthrie

Leila Dada

October 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Abdul & Leila Dada

October 4, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Shameena Dada Broach

October 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Margie & Charlie Cheatham

October 4, 2007

Will, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time.
Margie & Charlie Cheatham

Connie Batchelder

October 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Robert Bradberry

October 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you

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