Juanita W. Ross Obituary
The family of Juanita W. Ross of Durham, North Carolina announces her passing on June 6, 2026. Juanita, born on September 13, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Whitfield and Ethel Whitfield; her husband Johnny M. Ross; and her siblings, Milton Whitfield, Ira Whitfield, Jay Whitfield, Ruth Baker and Sue Ward.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Mangum (Scott) and David Ross (Ramonda); her sisters, Mary Lou Holt and Patricia Whitfield; her siblings-in-law, Joyce Ross, Madeline Ross, Henry Ward and Merrill Ross; her grandsons, Dave Ross, Jr. and Austin Ross; her caregiver Lisa; her friends, David Ross, Jr., Austin Ross, Brett Baker, Matt Baker, Benji Baker and Will Newman; Tina Johnson. She is also survived by other loving nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Juanita's name to Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 133 Robbins Rd., Durham, NC 27703 or Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27615 or by going to https://dementianc.org.
