Betty Jeanette Anthony Ross, 89, of Kings Mountain passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by love, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. Jeanette was born December 13, 1936 to the late Arthur Austin Anthony and Lillie Ethel Philbeck Anthony.

Jeanette was a woman whose life was deeply rooted in faith and family. She loved Jesus and carried her Christian faith with her throughout her life. She enjoyed attending church and found comfort, strength, and peace in her relationship with the Lord.


Above all, Jeanette loved her family. She was the heart and glue of her family, and nothing brought her more joy than being surrounded by the people she loved. Her presence brought a sense of home, and the love she gave will continue to be felt for generations.


Jeanette also had a special love for the beach, a place that brought her happiness and many cherished memories.


While her family will miss her more than words can express, they find peace in knowing that the woman who loved Jesus so faithfully is now home with Him.

Jeanette leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, and love--one that will live on in the hearts of everyone who was blessed to know her. Jeanette worked for many years as a Lab Technician at Fiber Industries. She was a long-time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church of Kings Mountain.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." -- Matthew 25:23

She was preceded in death by her husband, Garvis Joe Ross Sr. and a daughter, Verleen Blanton; sons, John Ross and Keith Ross; a grandson, Brian Clanton and a great-great granddaughter, Elyn Jones.

Jeanette is survived by her twin sister, Jeanelle Sperling Melton; her daughters, Judy Russ (Richard), Rachel Clanton (Greg), and her son, Joe Ross (Rhonda, deceased). Grandchildren, Traci, Kristi, Clint, Dana, Styx, Keith, Dakoyta, Zane, Ian, Ethan, Jerrell, and Tyler.

Great grandchildren, Jaylen (chyenne), Seanna, Chandler, Maddoxx, Beckett, London, Ella and Olivia, Chelsy, Dylan, Hunter, Matthew, Chris, Anthony (Cheyenne), Keegan (Amber), Athena, Kennedy, Stetson, Kaiden, Charlie, Liam, and Ethan.

Great, Great grandchildren, Paisley, Ryder, Cora, Bella, Jaycee, Georgia and Acelyn.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, the family will receive friends one hour prior at the Church.

Burial will follow in the David Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.