Gloria Jean Ross, 83, of Hope, Arkansas passed away March 20, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born September 18, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota to John and Antoinette Lyons O'Neill. Gloria enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, but her favorite hobby was gambling.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Alfred Ross Jr., her parents, one daughter Michelle McLaughlin and 11 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by two daughters, Kelly Bill of Orange County, California and Christine Franks and husband David of Hope, Arkansas. One son, John Ross III of Mauriceville, Texas. 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 10A.M. Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, Arkansas with Bro. Terry Evans officiating under the direction of A.O. Smith Funeral Home Inc.