Easter Bell Gross Obituary Program 062522

Order of Homegoing Celebration We Love You, Mom CELHEBReArTLINGegacy

Processional………………………………… Clergy & Family The sun is bright and the air so thin,
Prayer …………………………………………………………. Pulpit Minister With whispers of your voice, we feel deep within.

Scripture Readings: Your loving heart and your caring thoughts,
Are priceless memories that could never be brought.
………………… Old Testament – Psalm 121:1-2
………………… New Testament – John 14:1-4 Your glowing smile, your friendly face,
These precious things, time can never erase.
Musical Selection…………………………….. NCBC Choir
You touched so many in so many ways,
Acknowledgements/Condolences………… Pamela Johnson Children and grown-ups, throughout your days.
Reflections of Life………………...Read Obituary in Silence Your work is done now, and God has set you free:
Expressions of Love….2 minutes please..... Family & Friends
no affliction, no pills, no sickness, no pain,
Musical Selection…………………………. Sanford Johnson Only in God’s loving hands will you remain.

Eulogy……………………….…………... Rev. Patrick Gillis We miss you; we love you
And we will all be with you in time.
Benediction ………………... Repast in Lower Level Until we meet again! We love you, Mom!
~Your Children and Grandchildren

Marcel Brooks Pallbearers: Stacey Hudson

Darnell McClain Eric Walters
Glenn Johnson Donovan Coles
Honorary Pallbearers:
Leo Gross Jr Anthony Gross
Antione Gross Leo Gross III
Tyrone Johnson Ryan Gross

Acknowledgements Sunrise: Sunset:
November 11, 1945 June 11, 2022
We, the Family of Easter Bell Gross, would like to
extend our sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude for EASTER BELL GROSS
the many expressions of sympathy and acts of
kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement. Saturday, June 25, 2022
May the love Easter gave us all, and the Christian hope 10:00 a.m. Visitation 11:00 a.m. Homegoing
of being reunited with her again one day, cause us to
smile at the sweetness of her memories. New Community Baptist Church

–The Gross Family 707 169th St
Hammond, IN 46320
Professional Services Entrusted to: Reverend Patrick Gillis, Officiating

Divinity Funeral Home
3831 E. Main St., East Chicago IN 46312

Program Layout & Print

Alyne Dawson-Washington / [email protected] / 219-951-7396

O b i t u a r y continued

Easter moved to Hammond, Indiana, in 1972. Easter began her
career at Simmons Company in Munster, Indiana, where she
dedicated ten years of service. In addition, Easter dedicated 35
years of service at Cargill Company in Hammond, Indiana before
retiring in 2010.

Easter was an active member of New Community Baptist Church
for over 40 years where she faithfully served on the Usher board.
Easter was a full-time caregiver to her Mom before her transition.
Easter had a “heart of gold” and a spirit of giving and caring.

Easter was proceeded in death by her father, Leamon Johnson;
sister, Claudette Johnson; niece, Ursula Johnson; and husband Leo
Gross Sr. Easter leaves to cherish her memories; two sons, Leo
(Janet) Gross Jr, of Oklahoma City, OK and Anthony Carl Gross of
Tallahassee, FL; two daughters: Aunsnette (Ronnie) Sims of
Canton, Mississippi and Debra (Anthony) Merritt of Farmington
Hills, MI; eight grandchildren: Antione Gross, Leo Gross III, Jayla
Gross, Ryan Gross, Jelesa Gross, China Gross, Rashaad Gross, and
Danielle Merritt; three great-grand: Skylar, Kennedy, and Luna;
one brother: Tyrone Johnson of Oklahoma City, OK; and a host of
aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and special friends.

Obituary

Easter Bell Gross was born to Leamon Johnson and Lucille
Johnson on November 11, 1945, in Canton, Mississippi. She
married Leo Gross Sr, in 1962. This union was blessed with three
children.

Easter graduated from Canton Public School in 1965 and
attended Jackson State University. She enjoyed working in her
yard, being around family and friends, walking with friends, and
beautifying whatever her hands touched.