Emma Jean "Bunchie" Ross, 85, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born April 28, 1927 in Shelby County to Joe Oliver Hagler and Emma Mae Askew Hagler. She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tim Perkins and Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine.

Pallbearers will be Tim Bradshaw, Tony Bradshaw, Wes Baylor, Jason Choate, Jason Williford, Mark Bohannon, Jeffrey Ross and Michael Ross. Honorary pallbearers will be Darin Williams, Dave Allen, Brad Eubank and Larry Enmon.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Peggy Baylor and husband, Wesley of Center
Debbie Williford of Center

Sons:
Joe Ross and wife, Ricki of Center
Jeff Ross of Center
Mike Ross of Center

Grandchildren:
Tim Bradshaw and wife, Melonie
Tony Bradshaw and wife, Liz
Tonya Eubank and husband, Brad
Wes Baylor and wife, Tara
Holly Allen and husband, Dave
Melissa Williams and husband, Darin
Lorei Choate and husband, Jason
Jason Williford and wife, Brooke
Shannon Bohannon and husband, Mark
Jeffrey Ross and wife, Jessica
Michael Ross
Blake Lamkin

Great Grandchildren:
Sophie Rose, Bowen, Connor, Kalina Lynn and Carrol Bradshaw
Aubrey Marie, Abigail Rose and Addison Jane Baylor
Levi Cole and Brylie Grace Ross
Belinda Nichole and Bailee Raye Bohannon
Carson David Allen
River Lynn Williford
Hannah, Carmen and Megan Choate
Jacob and Brandon Williams
Brayden James Eubank
Haleigh Ross

Sisters-in-law:
Sue Hagler of Center
Ann Hagler of Center
Betty Tidwell of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Special Friend: Peggy Lamkin of Center

Special Care Givers: Colonial Pines of San Augustine Staff

Preceded in death by:
Parents: Joe Oliver Hagler and Emma Mae Askew
Husband, Carroll "Junior" Ross
Granddaughter: Tammie Bradshaw
Grandson: Shawn Williford
Sons-in-law: Larry Williford and Butch Bradshaw
Sister: Bernice Eubanks
Brothers: James "Flip" Hagler, O.K. "Buddy" Hagler and Jack Hagler
Sister-in-law: Jean Mills
Brothers-in-law: Rudolph Eubanks, Otis Tidwell and Bob Mills