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ROSS -- Amy Kathryn (Kit) Ross, 85, born November 17, 1919 in Everett, WA, died Thursday, May 12, 2005 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her daughters, Amy McGhie Ross of Albuquerque, Gretchen Ross Odum and husband Marvin of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Debbie Odum Hutchinson and her husband Joe, Marvin Odum III and his wife Loli, Brian Odum and his wife Suzanne, Marcus Odum and his wife Michelle; and great-grandchildren, Lauren, Marvin IV, Taylor, Alexandra, Hayes, Madison, and Morgan. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Alexandria Triesch of Long Beach, CA; brothers-in-law, Lamar Ross and his wife Irma, and Bill Ross and his wife Joy; sister-in-law, Helen Stuckey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Clay Morris; her grandmother Amy Kathryn McGhie; her brothers, Frederic Norval Keay, and William West Keay; and sister-in-law, Mairee Staggs of Beebe, AR. Kathryn was the oldest of four children who were brought up by their beloved grandmother, Amy McGhie Keay. After graduation, while working in Everett, she met and married Clay M. Ross of Monticello, AR in 1944. At the end of WWII and Clay's service in the Navy, he and Kathryn lived in various locations as Clay served in positions with Sears, Roebuck and Company. Clay always said, "Behind every successful man is an equally successful woman." Kit was the ultimate corporate wife, supporting her husband in every way. From early childhood, Kathryn was an active and dedicated member of several Presbyterian churches. She was an ordained Deacon, a member of various church circles, and worked in visitation programs. Kathryn was an avid golfer and for years enjoyed her membership in the Albuquerque Country Club and its Nine Hole Women's Golf Association. She was also a member of PEO, Chapter AA, serving a term as President. Kathryn was an enthusiastic gardener as well as the caretaker for forty adored turtles. One of her greatest pleasures was her beloved mah-jongg group. Services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, 87102. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, on Thursday, May 19, 2005, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Marvin Odum, Jr., Marvin Odum III, Brian Odum, Marcus Odum, Bart Triesch, Nicholas Triesch, John Triesch, and Theresa Krok. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110, Ambercare Hospice, 2403 San Mateo NE, Ste. W-26, or First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, 87102. The family extends their deep appreciation to Ambercare and the special aides at Montebello's Healthcare. You are God's Angels. Kathryn met Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success, "Laugh often and much; win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children . . . to know even one life that has breathed easier because you have lived." French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Thu May 19, 2005