Faye Winona Ross

Many of us have heard about your childhood with Rev. Jesse and Ruby Green so sweetly told. And on September 28, 1957, when you and Percy were wed, your life eventually unfolds. Your favorite topic was your children, grandchildren and even those you claimed. You had so much to tell about life in Oats Prairie. The picture was so vivid that it could have been framed. We came to know Jesse John and Claude through the stories that you told. How Jessie John was the timid one and you were the one who was bold. You often spoke of how Blessed Hope begun, the church that you hold so dear. You began your work for GOD playing the piano and singing for the Lord right here. We were recipients of those strong hugs that you gave with your arms open wide. As you greeted the people, they knew that true love was inside. There were no strangers as your love reached out to all you met, and there are families still here who will never forget. The families in your neighborhood circle were engulfed by your love. As you raised your children together, to them you were a gift from above. Those Wheatley Wild Cats stories, who could forget how you loved that purple and white. To you those stories were always right. Our family became part of your family, as you took us in as your own. We will forever cherish you for the love you have shown. Through the years as your health begun to fail, your faith in GOD was your protection. We saw "God’s Light" shining through in every step you made, that "Light" was your connection. Your four girls, grandchildren and your son-in-laws became your ears, your eyes and your voice. As Percy, your dearest husband did all he could to show you that you were still his first choice. Your faith, courage and strength showed all of us that GOD was the source of your power, and that the presence of GOD was with you every second, every minute and every hour. You have done well. You have lived your life’s story. The other day GOD sent an angle to guide your soul to eternal glory. Rest well Faye Winona Green Ross. Your faith has led you to "The Eternal Light." Through your beautiful family, your legacy will forever live on shining ever so bright. "This is my story. This is my song.