Juanita Arnold Ross

Juanita Arnold Ross, 75, of Bassett, passed away, Friday, October 1, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Bassett on October 11, 1945 to the late Robert Lee Arnold and the late Geneva Mitchell Arnold.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Fletcher Lee Ross; sisters, Rosa Mae Arnold, Virginie Lee Perry, Lula Jane Washington; step-sister, Alzina Manns Gilbert; brothers, Doyle Houston Arnold and John Curtis Arnold, Sr.
She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and retired from Bassett Furniture in 2007.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James C. Ross; son, Vincent C. Ross; daughter, Leonore (Matthew) Moreland; grandchildren, Eric C. Ross, Chanika “Lay Lay” (Jeffery Schoolfield) Gravely, Raven K. Ross, LeKeisha S. Allen, Justin D. (Wil) Gravely-Strayhorn, Jeri L. Fuller, Jabari Ross; great grandchildren, Nasir A. Turner, Jayona Moore, Koreland R. Allen, sister, Peggy A. Arnold; brothers, Robert L. (Delores) Arnold, Walter E. (Shirley) Arnold, Samuel C. (Retha) Arnold; step-brother, Joseph (Bernadine) Manns; four nieces, Renee Gilbert, Deborah Arnold, Elizabeth Tracey Tisdale, Jennifer Arnold; nephews, Shawn Goodson-Arnold, John Curtis Arnold, Jr. and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel where the funeral will follow at 12:00 PM with Rev. Taylor Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in the Carver Memorial Gardens.
Due to the governor’s requirements for Covid-19, a face covering is recommended and social distancing is to be observed when visiting at the funeral home.