Merle Ross's obituary , Passed away on May 25, 2025 in Thomasville, Georgia

Merle Ross

July 25, 1920 - May 25, 2025 (104 years old)

Thomasville, Georgia

Merle Ross's obituary , Passed away on May 25, 2025 in Thomasville, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home

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Merle Ross

July 25, 1920 - May 25, 2025 (104 years old)

Thomasville, Georgia

Merle Ross Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Merle Ross of Thomasville, Georgia, born in Mitchell, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Merle left this world on May 25, 2025 at the age of 104, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ernest C. Ross; her son Larry Ross; her parents, Arthur Granville Pitts and Bertha Hayes Pitts; and her brothers, Marvin Pitts, Lamar Pitts and Harold Pitts.

She is survived by: her children, Barbara Ross Reynolds of Tampa, FL, William Marvin Ross, Sue Ellen, Judi Kay Reynolds (Dallas) and Dr. James Arthur Ross; and her sister Margie Kirkland. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home



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10451 US-84, Thomasville, GA 31757

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