Cheryl Ann Ross

Cheryl Ann Ross, 78, passed on July 4, 2026 in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born on September 24, 1947 in Biloxi, MS to the late Esse Foreman and Willie Mae Toups Foreman.

Cheryl Ross, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved “Maw Maw” to many, went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. A proud native of Point Cadet in Biloxi, Mississippi, she carried her roots close to her heart throughout her life.

Cherly was the true definition of a caregiver. She never met a stranger, and her home was always filled with children from the neighborhood whom she loved and cared for as her own. She found her greatest joy in being a homemaker—cooking, nurturing, and surrounding herself with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was her proudest achievement and the center of her world.

She was known for her feisty spirit, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor. A natural jokester, Cherly loved to play pranks on her husband, grandchildren, and anyone lucky enough to be around her. She enjoyed karaoke, never held back her thoughts, and always stood firm in what she believed. Fearless and fiercely protective, she would do anything to care for those she loved.

Cherly had a deep passion for writing, especially children’s stories and poems, and she shared her love of faith by teaching catechism to children at church. She was a godly woman whose kindness and strength touched countless lives.

She shared 57 beautiful years of marriage with her husband, Frank Ross, whom she married at the age of 18, a love story that stood as a testament to devotion and partnership.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Frank Ross; her daughter, Angela Marie Trosclair; her parents, Esse Foreman and Willie Mae Foreman; and her brothers, Troy Foreman, David Foreman, and Mike Foreman.

Cherly is survived by her children, Sherri (Shawn) Wise, Frank (Brandy) Ross Jr., and Jeffrey (Jolisa) Ross; her siblings, Russell (Patty) Foreman, Elizabeth (Hal) Forsberg, and Vickie (Randy) Vandawalker; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many beloved children she helped raise who will forever carry her love in their hearts.

Cherly Ross was truly one of a kind—a fearless, loving, and faithful woman who gave everything she had to her family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.