Hazel Frances Ross
- Reed Funeral Home
- Aug 22, 2025
- 2 min read
Hazel Frances Ross, 87, of Argillite, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Community Hospice Center, Ashland, Ky and was reunited with her wonderful husband of 61 years, Thurman J. Ross.Hazel was born June 4, 1938, in Argillite, Kentucky, to the late Howard and Hattie Rice Gillum.
Frances lived a life full of faith, love, and service to her family and community. Frances was a talented seamstress and jeweler, known for her skilled hands and creative spirit. She found joy in music and spent many cherished years traveling with her husband, children, and grandchildren to sing in churches throughout the region, lifting spirits and touching hearts with their songs of faith. Her love for warm weather drew her to spend winters in Florida, where she enjoyed relaxation, fellowship, and fishing with her husband.She will be remembered for her unwavering faith and deep love for her family. Frances’ legacy of grace, generosity, and joyful song will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She leaves behind a family shaped by her wisdom, comforted by her prayers, and inspired by her example. Her life was a blessing. Her memory, a treasure.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Juanita Keaton and Areta Jonas; and brothers Edgar, Willard, Carl, and James Gillum.Frances is survived by her sister Dora “Libby” Hutchinson; her beloved children: Darrell (Velma) Ross and Patty (Dave) Stamper; five treasured grandchildren: Zach (Emily) Stamper, Ross (Kaitlyn) Stamper, Shawna (Brent) Salyers, Kayla (Steven) Peters, and Courtney (Justin) Clarke; and thirteen great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy: Braydon and Tanner Salyers, Jayden Palmer, Carson, Zane, and CJ Peters, Madison, Jackson, and Brynlee Clarke, Silas, Annie, Sebastian, and Rhett Stamper. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Ministers James Harris, Chester Keathley, and her great grandson Carson Peters. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com
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