Mary Jessie Ross, 101, of New Castle, DE passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Born in Princeton, WV on December 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William E. Hall and Edna L. Collins Hall Lawrence.

Mrs. Ross was a devoted homemaker who cherished caring for her home and family. She enjoyed crocheting and found joy in the simple pleasures of everyday life. Mrs. Ross was a faithful member of Asbury Methodist Church in New Castle, Delaware. She will be remembered for her love of family, her faith, and the care she gave to those around her.

Survivors include her children; Dale A. Ross (Patti), New Castle, DE, Sandra K, Klerlein (Michael), Chesapeake City, MD, and Janet L. Chopack (Carl), Newark, DE, grandchildren; Kimberly Hill, Naples, FL, Kelly Boettcher (Dennis), Elkton, MD, Tracy Ross, New Castle, DE, CJ Chopack (Alexis), Newark, DE, and Mike Chopack, Newark, DE, and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by loving husband of 49 years; Robert Arnold Ross, grandson; Gregory Ross and brother; William Hall.

Funeral service will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921 with visitation beginning at 1 PM. Interment will be in Cherry Hill Methodist Cemetery, Elkton, MD.

Flowers are welcome; however, contributions may be made to Asbury Methodist Church Food Closet, 300 E. Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720.