Agnes was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on December 17, 1926 to Adolf and Lydia Nebgen. She married Golden “Gunnie” Ross on May 17, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fredericksburg.
Agnes loved playing music. She started playing the pump pedal organ at the age of 15, in the Stonewall Catholic Church. She played piano and accordion in several bands and even started a band. They played at many a dance hall across the Hill Country. She enjoyed going to dances and that is where she met Gunnie.
After getting married, she moved to Spicewood and lived on Fall Creek Road for 63 years. She worked with Gunnie, helping feed the animals as well as farming and ranching activities. She grew up helping her father and family with baling hay and other farming activities. Prior to getting married she was a bookkeeper in Fredericksburg. When their oldest son started his construction business, Agnes helped with the books. She was always there to lend a hand and a heart to all of her children no matter what through the years.
She was very active in helping with the St. John’s Catholic Church getting to be a church. She also played music at Queen of Angels Chapel in Spicewood for several years. She played the organ for 69 years. She had such a strong faith and rarely missed church. She only missed playing at Midnight Mass one time due to weather. She was a meticulous seamstress, enjoyed her flowers, hummingbirds, gardening, cooking, baking and visiting with family and friends. She rarely met a stranger. She had so many special gifts and talents. She was loved by so many people whose lives she touched in some way.
Survivors include Ned Ross, Grant and Connie Ross, Pat and Sandi Ross, and Nancy Ross. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, nieces/nephews, great nieces/nephews, and great great nieces/nephew.
She is also survived by one sister, Julia Dickey of San Antonio, and two brothers Marvin Nebgen of Fredericksburg and Alton Nebgen, of Stonewall.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with Rosary at 7 PM, at Clements Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls. Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2019 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marble Falls. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at Stonewall Community Cemetery, Stonewall.
Pallbearers include Ned Ross, Grant Ross, Nancy Ross, Pat Ross, Myron Ross and Lloyd Dickey.
Honorary Pallbearers include Jason Ross, Cole Ross, Trenton Ross, Joseph Ross, Vance Pesl and Dave Jenkins.
Memorial Contributions can be sent in memory of Agnes Ross to:
St. John's Catholic Church, 105 Hwy 1431 E., Marble Falls, TX 78654,
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Emmaus Catholic Parish, 1718 Lohman’s Crossing, Lakeway, TX 78734
Or to: Alzheimer's Texas, 7719 Wood Hollow Drive Suite #157, Austin, TX 78731 http://www.txalz.org/donate/
Online condolences may be made at: www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com
