Joan Buff Ross

Joan Buff Ross, 89, of the Salem Community, Morganton, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 with her family by her side.  Born in Burke County, NC on February 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Lester Buff and Lillie Horton Buff.  Joan was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church.  She had worked at Skyland Textiles and retired from Broughton Hospital.  She was a wonderful cook and talented lady who enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting, and gardening.  In her younger years, Joan enjoyed riding Tennessee Walking Horses with her husband and grandchildren.  However, she most enjoyed spending time with her family.

Joan is survived by her son, Chris N. Ross (Cindy); grandchildren, Rebecca Ross Shuping (Todd) and Christopher Ross (fiancée, Dawn); great-grandchildren, Emily Shuping, Ellie Shuping, Easton Ross, and Keegan Clark; brothers, Bobby, Keith, and Frank Buff; sister, Geraldine Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special nephew, Bryan Grady (Jacquie); special caregiver, Rene’ McGalliard; special family, Eddy, Yvonne, Caleb, Jesse, Nate, and Hannah Bunton

In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd “Junior” Ross; and sisters, Betty Shuping, Johnnie Mae Buff, and Mary “Ervie” Grady.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  The memorial service will follow in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating.  The service will be Livestreamed on the Sossoman Funeral Home website under the “Livestream” tab.  Burial of the cremated remains will follow in Burkemont Baptist Church Cemetery.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.