Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024 in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack. She was called ‘Vicky’ and born December 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard Lee Ross on June 30, 1989 in Poplar Bluff.

Vicky was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff and enjoyed collecting fossils, growing herbs, and wood burning. She was a creative, talented artist of portraits, ceramics, and fantasy and medieval subjects. Vicky was a naturalist who loved her garden, watching wildlife, photographing birds and flowers and spending time with family and friends. She was quick-witted, funny, and an excellent cook.  Her favorite show over lunch was, ‘Young and Restless’.

Vicky is survived by her husband: Richard Lee Ross and his son Lee Rayburn Ross, a sister Barbara Jo Pennell Jenkins, Nashville, TN, a niece, Rebekah Jenkins Gibbs, Nashville, TN, and two nephews, Luke Jenkins, Columbia, TN and Jedidiah Jenkins, Los Angeles, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest and Betty Jo Pennell. Many relatives and lifelong friends also survive.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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