Mary Catherine Holmes Ross

Mary Catherine Holmes Ross, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born on December 25, 1938 to the late Britton Bernie Holmes and Avis Evaline Whitehead Holmes in Port Arthur. She loved to cross-stitch and won many awards for her work. She loved to travel and enjoyed country music. Mary was a gift to all who knew her.
Mary is survived by her sister, Betty Hough of Helendale, CA; cousins, John "Ricky" Fornols and wife, Cheryl of Orangefield and Jane Berwick of Nederland; niece, Jennifer Marie Wells of Thousand Oaks, CA and a host of other loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 51 years, Robert C. Ross; brothers, James, Floyd and Danny Scwartzbaugh.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. The funeral service will be on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home, with Bro. Keith Meyer officiating. The interment will be at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
The family would like to thank Deanna, Sheila and Mary with Riceland Hospice, for the loving care shown to Mary. The family wishes to thank caregivers; Candee and Ramona for their loving care.