Jean W. Ross, age 81, of Forest City

Jean W. Ross, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Jean was born August 8, 1943 in Burke County to the late Leona Wortman Greene.

She worked as a nurse's aide at Rutherford Hospital for 12 years and as a private caregiver. Jean was faithful to read her Bible.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, John Whisenant; husband, Calvin D. Ross; son, Danny Clark; daughter, Valerie Rogers and brother, John Junior Whisenant.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Travis Clark (Lisa Toney) of Rutherfordton; daughter, Sharon Wilson of Pinehurst,; friend and companion of 26 years, B.W. Johnson of Spindale; sister, Deann Jo Norville of Connelly Springs; grandchildren, Clint Rogers (Lauren), Heather Fox (Jesse), Leah Gardner, Levi Clark; great grandchildren, Ellie Rogers, Jacob, Blake and Jaxson Fox.

A gathering of family and friends was held May 6 at Harrelson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2pm Thurs., May 8 at Cameron Community Cemetery in Cameron with her son, Travis Clark, officiating.

Memorial donations requested to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.