Vivian Maurice "Cookie" Ross

Memorial services for Vivian Maurice “Cookie” Ross, of Navasota, formerly of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Talbert officiating. A reception will follow in the Carroway Family Reception Room. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ross was born June 27, 1935 in Rockwood, Texas to the late Jean and Mack Rehm, and entered into the Holy presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, November 9, 2026, at the age of 91.

Cookie met the love her life, G.I. “Larry” Ross in 1953 and they celebrated 71 years of marriage in 2024. Her greatest joy in life was time spent with her family. She was the heartbeat of the family, famous for her chocolate chip cookies and holiday fudge. Her home was a safe haven where the cookie jar was never empty, the door was always open, and everyone felt special. “Meme” left a legacy of unconditional love that will echo through generations. She always looked forward to her Thursday gin group at Crown Colony or a quick trip to Coushatta. Her favorite saying was “I’m not bossy. I am the boss.”

Cookie leaves behind daughter and son-in-law, Marcy and Matt Bradshaw of Spicewood; son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Gaynell Ross of Navasota; grandchildren, Shea Sanchez and husband Kevin Richardson, Ross Bradshaw, Drew Bradshaw and fiancée Lina, Ben Bradshaw, John Michael Ross, Logan Ross, Jenna and Hunter Harrington; great-grandchildren, Aaron Somodevilla, Anna Somodevilla, Kate Bradshaw, Jakob Ross, Hallie Harrington, Hilton Harrington, and an expected grandchild to arrive in April; sister and brother-in-law, Ginger and Dr. John Cadenhead; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Cookie was preceded in death by her husband, G.I. “Larry” Ross; and oldest child, Anna Ross Sanchez.

The family would like to extend our most sincere and deepest appreciation to Mom’s caregivers, Sharon, Sara, Shirley, Misty, and Shanon; as well the nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.