Bernice Ross
October 10, 1910 ~ August 11, 2014
SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. Monday August 11, 2014 at First Church of the Nazarene OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Brian Rogers FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday at the church MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: First Church of the Nazarene Bernice M. Ross, 103, of Columbus, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday August 7, 2014 in the Silver Oaks Health Care Center. Bernice was born October 10, 1910 in Jackson County to the late John and Ida (Stanfield) Sweany. She spent her early years in Jackson County and moved to Columbus in 1933. Bernice married Joseph D. Ross on April 15, 1933 and he preceded her in death on September 17, 1975. She was a charter member and the oldest living member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She served her church in many capacities as church treasurer, secretary of the prayer and fasting group, taught Sunday school and was a member of the church missionary society. She was an avid reader and loved to crochet and sew. Bernice leaves behind her daughter and son in law, Jean M. (Bobbie) Shelton of Springfield Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Joseph Dean Ross , twin daughters, Janet and Janice Ross, brothers, Harold, Gerald, Virgil and Raymond Sweany. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday August 11, 2014 at the First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Brian Rogers officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at the church. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Garland Brook Cemetery following the church service. Bernice requested that memorial contributions in her memory be made to the First Church of the Nazarene or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. The Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ross family in remembering Bernice.
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Bernice, what a joy and treasure in my life. Jean, I’m sorry for you loss. It isn’t going to be the same for any of us.
Jean and Family: So sorry for your loss. I remember so much about Bernice and her sewing and being a dedicated member of the first church of Nazarene. My parents along with yours were charter members. I lost my dad Raymond Henry March 29th of this year. My mother Thelma in 1980. I saw your mother about two years ago in Silver Oaks as my dad was there for short term, had a really great conversation with her. Once again Jean sorry for your loss, but she is in heaven and will be watching over you still. Carole Henry Burton
I am so sorry for your lose , Bernice has a special place in my heart and she will always have a special place in my heart. I cleaned her room and did her laundry at Silver Oaks.
Jean–I was saddened to read of your mother’s death. I met your mom after your father died. My dad did your dad and mom’s taxes. After your dad died, my mom would pick your mom up and bring her to get her taxes done. Then I started doing her taxes after dad retired. She was such a pleasant person. When my mom was a small girl, your mom lived next door to my mother’s parents, Glenn and Ina Fish. Mom said that your mom invited her to go to Sunday School and would often take her to Sunday School with her. Your mom was a precious jewel who shone so brightly for Jesus. It was my honor and privilege to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Bernice’s passing. She was always so thankful for any help given to her at Silver Oaks. I have no doubt that she is smiling and thanking God for the 103 years she had here on earth and for the eternity she now has with her loved ones. Know that you are in my prayers in your time of sorrow.