Geneva Jane Gordon Ross

Geneva Jane Gordon Ross of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away May 10, 2019. Jane was born May 20, 1928 in Marianna, Ark., to John and Geneva Gordon. Jane leaves her beloved husband Aaron Ross, sons Bob Ross (Lynn) Maumelle, Ark.; Morris Ross (Debi) North Little Rock, sisters, Margie Steinbeck of Tampa Florida and Merle Hill of Mt. Vernon, Wash. She was preceded in death by her son Andrew Ross, daughter Deborah Ross, brothers John and Frank Gordon. "And so together, they built a life they loved." Janie and Aaron's life has been a love story lasting over 73 years of marriage. Janie met Aaron at his Dad's People's Department Store in Helena, Ark. Janie loved and adored her grandchildren John, Lori, Corey, Mitchell and great grandchildren Alex, Leo, Connor and Roman Ross. Many nieces and nephews were also loved by her. During their life journey, Janie and Aaron moved from Helena, Ark. to California, Florida and back to Helena then North Little Rock. Jane worked for Tappan Abstract in Helena. In 1971 the couple chose to move to North Little Rock to realize their dream. Together, they partnered in the planning, building and launching of Sir Loin's Inn Restaurant and traveled to every state in the United States and many foreign countries. Janie was a member of the Burn's Park Women's Golf Association where she played regular tournaments and enjoyed golfing activities with her many friends. She loved cooking, golfing, travel and their dogs Suzy, Buster and Molly. She cherished her family and many friends and was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. Jane was a living example of the Proverbs 31 woman. She lived a life of love, kindness, compassion, light and joy. She blessed those who knew her and those she would only meet briefly. Most of all, Jane adored her husband, Aaron. "I have found the one whom my soul loves." Song of Solomon 3:4 is a perfect example of their devotion to one another. Her memory will be forever in our hearts. Pallbearers: John, Corey, Mitchell and Alex Ross, Tim Stramel, Vernon McClain. The family is deeply grateful to: Fox Ridge – NLR; The Lakes of Maumelle; Baptist Health; and Kindred Hospice. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Burial to follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, 301 Carnahan Drive, Maumelle, Ark. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or St. Jude's Hospital. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.