Jean Rossi

Jean J. Rossi, 81, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the angels on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at home after a decade long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal Kenneth Jones and Emma Lucille Scarborough Jones; and brother, Gerald (Jerry) William Jones.

Her surviving family includes her loving and caring husband of 64 years, Jimmy Harry Rossi; children, Dereck Kevin Rossi, Leslie Daniel Rossi, James Shawn Rossi, and Christopher Gareth Rossi; siblings, Myra June Munday, Sandra Lucille Peterson, Hal Kenneth Jones, Jr., and Linda Gail Weir; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Watson.

The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va. A private family graveside service will be officiated by Rev. John Furman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.