Wanda Ross

Wanda Ross, 78, of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Wanda was an active member of Rockwood First Baptist Church, serving faithfully as the church hostess for many years. She managed the kitchen committee at the church for years; the committee, along with her assistants, Margulies Miller, Phyllis Devaney and Ellijay Collett always ensured that the kitchen ran well. Wanda was a member of the Joy Group at First Baptist Church and served on various committees. She was known for her caring spirit and warm smile. She truly enjoyed helping others. She attended Westel School and Cumberland County High School in Crossville. Prior to retirement, she was cardiac care nurse at Baptist Medical Center of Roane County. Above all, she more than anything enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Jessie Baird; husband, Donald L. Ross; and brother, Dennis Baird
Wanda leaves behind to cherish her memory son, Greg Ross, Rockwood; daughter, Marsha Ross Carmon (Dan), Hixson; grandson, Adam Carmon (Hannah); granddaughter, Bailee; brothers, Onnis Baird (Darla) and Eddie Baird (Ruth); sister, Iretta Nealon (Lyle); sister-in-law, Sylvia Baird; lifelong friend, Jackie Monday; special helper at the church, George Heddon; several nieces and nephews; and many friends in the Rockwood community.
Arrangements are as follows: Monday, Oct. 16, in Rockwood First Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m.; funeral will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Marty Shadoan and the Rev. Wayne Mullins officiating. Interment and concluding services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church Kitchen Fund in Wanda's memory, P.O. Box 54, Rockwood, TN 37854. The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses of Dr. Larry Kilgore for the care given to Wanda during her illness. The family further wishes to thank the caring nurses of the Fourth Floor East at UT Medical Center in Knoxville for the professionalism and care for the family during this time.
Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, is in charge of arrangements.