![]() It was with great sadness that I received word of Eloise’s death, from my friend Eleanor. Psalms 90:10ĭear Carson, if I may address you by first name and not by Mayor Ross, and Family The days of our years are threescore years and ten and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Graves and Brother Johnny Graves of Kansas City and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Blue Springs Mayor, Carson Ross, 3 daughters: Rechele White (Frank III) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Carla Hutcherson of Bakersfield, CA and Diana Ross of Stockbridge, GA 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Father F.D. Most notably, in 1977 she was the 1 st African American employee in the city of Blue Springs history and for the last 31 years, the co-founder, owner and officer of Smoking Hill BBQ located at the Lake of the Ozarks.Įloise served on numerous boards and cherished being a children’s bible class teacher. She also had her own child care and sewing services. Nielson Research and Wholesale Buyers Club. To help with the family income after leaving Hallmark, she worked for several companies, including Menorah Hospital, Heakin Research, A.C. ![]() She loved and nurtured her three daughters and five of the seven grandchildren living in the area as their first teacher. She met the love of her life, Carson Ross, while working at Hallmark Cards and they were united in marriage for over 49 years.Ĭaring for her family was by far the most important job in Eloise’s life. She also continued with her education at Longview and Blue River Community Colleges. She attended Oklahoma Christian College (University) in Edmond, Oklahoma for two years. Her heavenly departure was Wednesday, August 28, 2019.Įloise was an ROTC attendant and graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City in 1967. Lou Dora and brother James Graves preceded her in death. Words of comfort to the family may be made by visiting Eloise was born Jin Kansas City, Missouri as the only daughter of F.D. A Blue Springs visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, Augat First Christian Church of Blue Springs, MO 701 NW 15 th St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Burial in Missouri Veteran Cemetery Higginsville, MO at a later date. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Augat Blue Ridge Church of Christ 9603 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64134 with a visitation one hour prior to service. Graves Ross, 70, of Blue Springs, MO went to be with her Lord Augsurrounded in love by her family.
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