Edith Agnes Ross

Edith Agnes (Motal) Ross died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 76 on Friday, October 24, 2008, in Farmington. She was born December 30, 1931 in Yoakum, Texas to Joseph and Emilie Motal, Jr. Edith married Gilbert Ross on November 13, 1950 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum, Texas. They moved to Farmington in December 1958. Edith was a wonderful, loving, and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She treasured her friends. All who knew Edith fell in love with her beautiful smile and gracious heart. She was a devote Catholic with a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. Edith had a love for St. Mary's Youth Group because they are our future. She was an accomplished seamstress, making clothing and special occasion costumes for her family. Edith was very gifted in crochet and embroidery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Gilbert P. Ross; her parents; and her brother, Louis Motal. Edith is survived by her children Cynthia Jo, Bridget Henley and husband Clayton, Gilbert (G.P.) Ross II and fianc�?© Diane Lucero, Marie Silva and husband Mark, all of Farmington; 7 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Manning and husband Norman of Yoakum, TX, and Katherine Hermes of Katy, TX; sister-in-law, Margaret Elaine Motal of Victoria, TX; and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Youth Group or St. Mary's Continuing Projects. Edith has been entrusted to the care of Cope Memorial Chapel 404 W. Arrington Farmington, NM (505)327-5142