Joan Dempsey Ross

Joan Dempsey Ross, age 71, (1946-2018) went to her eternal home on August 28, 2018. Joan was born in Rome, GA. She was a graduate of Cartersville High School (Class of 1964), and has lived in Cartersville for most of her life, though her love of the church and supporting her husband’s ministry led her across many states and cities across the southeast.

Joan was a prolific baker, maker of crafts, and quilter. No task was too large for her talents or abilities. She enjoyed making gifts for others and sharing her ability by teaching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren about the meaning of hard work and loving the Lord, her Savior.

As much as she loved sewing and baking, her husband, her family, and her faith were her world. She supported her husband as he pursued his calling in ministry, pursuing his doctorate, and together they owned several businesses. Joan was a resilient force that supported others, coaching them through their individual journeys through life.

Joan was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Arrington Dempsey and father, Harvey Dempsey. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Rudy Ross; sons, Tony Ross (Kari Ross) of Cartersville, GA and Michael Todd Ross (Barbara Ross) of Keller, TX; sister, Marlene Douglas (Richard Douglas) of Taylorsville, GA. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Mary Beth Ross West (Chris West) of Knoxville, TN; Josh Ross (Lakin Ross) of Cartersville, GA; Kelly Melton (Chris Melton) of Cartersville, GA; Amanda Ross of Keller, TX; and Jody Erber of Cartersville, GA; 7 great-grandchildren, Jacob Melton, Hunter Carter, Joshua Ross, Hailey Melton, Ellie Ross, Jeremy Melton, and Sadie Ross; 5 nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Satyen Mehta and associates of the Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, P.C., Cartersville Cancer Center; Dr. Timothy J. Lin of the Respiratory Consultants of Georgia; the kind nurses, doctors, and chaplains of the Cartersville Medical Center; and the nurses, doctor, and staff from the Redmond Regional Medical Center’s Inpatient Rehabilitation facility.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 from the Chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon's International (PO Box 532 Cartersville, GA 30120) or Lifepoint Church (610 N Tennessee St, Cartersville, GA 30120).

Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, GA is honored to serve the family. Sosebeefuneralhome.com 770-479-2131