Lori Ross

Passed Away: April 3, 2010

AHOSKIE – Lori Peal Ross, age 46, of the 200 block of NC 561 East, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at her home.

Mrs. Ross was born in Washington County, NC, on May 2, 1963, a daughter of Mollie Riddick Peal and the late James Walter Peal, of Plymouth, NC. She was a homemaker.

Left to cherish her memory, in addition to her mother, is her husband, Sammy Michael Ross of the home; a daughter, Tiffany Paige Ross of the home; two brothers, James Walter Peal, Jr. and wife, Phyllis of Plymouth, NC, David Lee Peal of South Mills, NC; her mother-in-law, Ada Moore Ross of Plymouth; sister-in-law Rose Ross of La Grange, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her father, Lori was predeceased by a sister, Regina Annette Peal.

A visitation to celebrate Lori‚??s life and the receiving of friends by the family will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter, P.O. Box 2414, Matthews, NC, 28106.

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Hazel G. Baum posted on 4/6/10

My sympathy is with you and your family at this time...I am a sister to Lucy Spruill, a friend of Ada's. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Cindy P Young posted on 4/8/10

A great lost of a friend and classmate of 1981 Rest in peace my FRIEND!!!!

Celeste McGowan Phillips posted on 4/6/10

To a very special classmate (Class of 1981. She will truly be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this loss. May she rest in peace....

Freddie Spencer posted on 4/9/10

My thoughts and prayers go out to you during your loss. Lori, Melanie, Betsy and I were always doing something together in High School. I didn't keep in touch after school but I think of her often. I drive by her house where she grew up almost every day and she always crosses my mind.

Ricki Phelps Shorkey posted on 4/7/10

Sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Lori, a grade ahead of her. God's peace be with you at this time.

Henry Spruill posted on 4/12/10

It has been many year since Lori and I spoke at the 1991 class reunion yet I remember her as happy, smiling, and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time, and pray God will keep and bless you.

Donna Swain Spencer posted on 4/7/10

I was so sorry to hear of your families loss, though I haven't seen or spoke to Lori in several years, she was always fun to be around. I will keep you all in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Annie Halsey McCullough posted on 4/14/10

Your family is in my prayers.

Charmaine Jones Sibanda posted on 4/7/10

Although it has been many years since I had seen Lori, this sad news makes it seem as only yesterday. We were all so close as child hood friends during our school years back in Creswell. I will always have fond memories of Lori. To her family and closest friends, I send my heart felt sympathy.

Rev. & Mrs. Bobby R. Taylor posted on 4/7/10

Your family is in our prayers.

Kennard & Renee Barnes posted on 4/7/10

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.

Pam Ambrose Sawyer posted on 4/7/10

Although I didn't keep in touch with Lori after graduation I often thought of her. I have great memories of her. She was a vital asset to the class of 1981 and will be missed by all who knew her. My heart goes out to you all. May God give you the strength you need to keep on keeping on.

Jonni Krawczyk Kephart posted on 4/7/10

This news breaks my heart for several reasons!!! However, I feel that Lori and Regina are together now and just waiting for the rest of us! To Sammy & Tiffany - I pray that God wraps his arms around you and comfort you. I am so sorry...........

Love ya,
Jonni K.

Glenda Spruill Rascoe posted on 4/7/10

I was sorry to hear of your loss. I was in her graduating class. I live in Edenton NC. You and your family are in my prayers. Be Blessed and know that God is with you.

Glenda Spruill Rascoe posted on 4/7/10

I have you in my prayers. It is not easy to lose a family member. Stay strong and know that he is GOD. An angel has entered into heaven to make a way for the rest of us. Know that she was a blessing to everyone that she came in contact with. Look to the hills from which cometh your help.

Shirley Smith posted on 4/5/10

Sammy and Tiffany, I am so sorry to hear about Lori. There are just no words to express my sympathy, but I will tell you I know how it is to lose a spouse AND a mother and my heart goes out to you and your family. She was a sweet-spirited lady, and I hope you will be consoled to know that she is in a better place. Keep the faith and hold the good memories close in your hearts. May it help you to know that you are in our prayers.

Melinda D. Hall Balsamo posted on 4/7/10

Sorry to hear about Lori. Even though I have loss touch with some of fellow class mates from Class of 81. I remember her as a pleasant and funny person. She always gave everyone a good laugh. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Kelly Clifton Fulenwider posted on 4/7/10

Many years have passed since I have had contact with Lori, but the memories of our years as classmates at Creswell High have always been been close at hand. I will always have fond memories of Lori. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Jan Etheridge Prenderville posted on 4/7/10

I am very sorry to hear of Lori's death. She was a joy to teach in elementary school at Creswell... fun-loving and friendly. This is yet another tragedy for the family. You are in my prayers.

Kathrine Frazier Arsena posted on 4/8/10

I went to school at Creswell with Lori. We're thinking of you and yours.

Kathy Arsena

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