Debra L. Ross, 57, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:02 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Clarence I. "Doc" and Crystal (Ritter) Cooper on November 16, 1956 in Wabash, Indiana, they survive in Wabash, Indiana.

She was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. Debra married Clifford E. Ross on November 2, 1985, he survives. She was affiliated with Wabash Church of the Brethren. She worked for Whites Residential Services for 27 years. Deb loved her animals and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Debra is also survived by three sons, Eric Bostwick (Tracy) of Urbana, Indiana, Ryan Ross (Jamie) of Fairland, Indiana, and Zachary C. Ross of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Gary Cooper (Veralyn) of Kokomo, Indiana; step daughter, Cari Curless of Bradeton, Florida; three grandchildren, Cooper Bostwick of Urbana, Indiana, Aaron Ross of Wabash, Indiana, and Kennedy Ross of Fairland, Indiana; three cousins, Sharon Baldi of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lori Andrus of Wabash, Indiana, and Mike Ritter of Wabash, Indiana.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Kay Gaier officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Whites Residential Services Refocus Unit, 5233 S 50 E Wabash, Indiana 46992 or Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com