Mary F. Gross

Mary F. Gross, 90, of New Castle, passed away in her daughter’s home in Ft. Stockton, TX, following an extended illness. She was born March 29, 1927 in Cadwell, GA, a daughter of the late Joel E. and Julia F. (Johnson) Watson.

A homemaker, Mary enjoyed taking care of her family, and making their house a home. She was active member of the First Apostolic Church of New Castle for the past 54 years, where she had also served as a Sunday School teacher.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter Shirley (Vernon) Munson of Ft. Stockton, TX; a son, Randy V. (Judy) Gross of New Castle; four grandchildren, Philip (Michelle) Munson of Phoenix, AZ, Andrew (Christina) Gross of Luther, OK, Hannah Munson of Phoenix, AZ, and Alicia (Anthony) Pulido of Shelbyville; great grandchildren; Ethan, Halie, Nolan, and Ava Gross, all of Luther, OK; Patrick Murphy of Denver, CO; Jayden Munson of Ft. Stockton, TX; Peyton Munson of Phoenix, AZ, Alan Pulido of Shelbyville, and Lincoln Munson of Phoenix, AZ; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Gross in 1997; a sister, Nancy Nelms; two brothers, Dan Watson and L. Franklin Watson.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at First Apostolic Church in New Castle with Rev. John D. Beck Sr. and Pastor Jeff Emmitt officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Apostolic Church, 418 New York Ave., New Castle, IN 47362. You may share a memory or condolence of Mary at www.hinsey-brown.com