Kathy Elaine Ross

Kathy Elaine Ross age 81 of Norman, passed away October 8, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born September 24, 1942 in Lexington, Oklahoma. Kathy was the 2nd of 3 children born to Eldo Mandel and Opal (Coleman) Watkins. She grew up in and graduated from Purcell High School in 1960 before attending Oklahoma School of Banking. One Sunday afternoon while riding around with her girlfriend, she met a charming young fellow, Don Ross. The couple went riding around together and the rest is history. The two dated for about 2 years before they married on June 6, 1963. Kathy and Don were happily married and devoted to each other for 60 years. Kathy worked for a couple of years with OG&E doing office work, before having children and becoming a full-time homemaker. The couple had 2 amazing children, Jeff and Shawnda. Kathy enjoyed spending time with "her 5 grandsons" whether that was watching them play ball or just any event-she wouldn't miss any of it. Her 5 grandsons were her absolute world. Kathy and Don enjoyed spending time together traveling and going on cruises were their favorite. She was a good cook and will always be remembered by her lasagna, sweet potatoes and baked beans. Kathy enjoyed riding around with her sister and cousin reminiscing on old homesteads and memories shared when they were younger. She loved Christmas and focusing on spending time making memories with family instead of cooking and cleaning so Christmas Eve menu was always pizza and this will be a tradition that is carried on. Kathy was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Eldo and Opal (Coleman) Watkins; and her sister, Patricia Darlene Watkins. Kathy is survived by her husband, Don Ross of the home; her son, Jeff Ross and wife Lisa of Washington; her daughter, Shawnda Zehr and husband Jeffrey of Norman; her sister, Camille Pinion and husband Jack of Norman; her 5 grandsons, Caisen Zehr, Colten Ross, Caiden Zehr, Paicer Zehr and Landen Zehr and a host of family and friends. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Little's Chapel in Purcell. Interment will be at the Lexington Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell, Ok. Send online condolences @wilsonlittle.com

Kathy Elaine Ross

September 24, 1942 - October 8, 2023