Barbara Jean Ross

03/12/2025

Barbara Jean Ross, 76, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.

Born October 4, 1948, in Shelby County, Barbara is the daughter of S. L. Dean and Essie Tindol Dean. She was a member of Neuville Baptist Church in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Son, Eric Arvin Lane of Louisiana

Daughter, Maggie Michelle Linstead and significant other Kelly Hobbs of Oregon

Nine grandchildren

Multiple great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of friends.

Preceded in death by her husband, Billy Don Ross; parents, S. L. Dean and Essie Tindol Dean; and three siblings.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com