Beverly Chapman Gross

Beverly C. Gross passed away on March 17 in her home surrounded by her children. Beverly was devotedly married to Wilfred E. “Bubber” Gross, Jr., 58 years until his death in January 2012. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Beverly was born on January 26, 1932, to Mary and Duncan Chapman. She had one brother, the late Robert C. Chapman (Tallulah). A woman of ardent faith, she expressed her love of God especially through sacred music as a longtime member and soloist of the First Baptist Church choir and through her study and teaching of the bible.

Mrs. Gross is survived by her four children and their spouses: Robert E. Gross (Charlene), Mary Carter Wright (Ricky), William D. Gross (Melanie), and Wilfred Bailey Gross. She generously loved her eleven grandchildren and their spouses: Wry Wright (Julie), Will Wright, Wesley Fordham (Richie), Mailey Gaylor (Winn), Mitchell Gross, Eliza Gross, Rosemary Gross, Evan Gross (Amy), Abi Haines (Todd), Caleb Gross (Jenna), Becca Gross, and her eleven great grandchildren. She also leaves a niece, Mershon Cummings (Doug), and a circle of close and caring friends.

A Celebration of Life for Beverly will be held on March 27 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, followed by a reception at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to: International Friendship Ministries, First Baptist Church Music Ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (“memorial for Beverly Gross” at P.O. Box 7895, Madison, WI 53707-7895.), or Columbus Hospice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Gross family.