Jewell Dean Gross, age 96 of Clinton, formerly of Jacksboro, born December 22, 1927, and passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. Retired from LEVI Strauss after 27 years. She loved being outdoors watching her birds, tending her garden and flowers. She loved quilting, crocheting and spending time with her family and Two-Face, the dog. She was a great at telling stories of growing up with her children and grandchildren, and a member of First Wesleyan Church of Clinton.

Preceded in death by Parents: Robert and Parazida (Wilson) McDeerman, Husband: Alonzo Gross, Sisters: Jeanette McDeerman, Robbie Sue Bailey, Evelyn Hope, Margaret Frabott and Carolyn Dilbeck, Sister-in-law: Wanda McDeerman, Brothers-in-law: Lee Bailey, William Hope and Larry Dilbeck.

Survived by Brother: Tommy McDeerman.

Survived by Son: Bill Gross and wife Gail of FWB, FL, their children: Melissa and husband Ron Piwarski, Alicia and husband Johnny Medina III and their children Maribel and Jeovonny Medina, Son: Sean Gross and his son Easton, Child: Rosa Lee (Rev Bruce) Wallace of Caryville, TN, Grandchildren: Angela, Michella (Glen) Davis, Evans GA,

Great-Grandchildren: James (Brittany) Davis of Morristown TN, Amanda (Wesley) Overbay of Seymour TN, Great-Great-Grandchildren: Aiden, Dawson and Madi Davis of Morristown, TN, Easton and Colson Overbay of Seymour, TN

Survived by Son: Jerry Gross of Clinton, Grandson: Jason and Shenna Gross, Great-Grandsons: Elijah, Isiah, Malachi Gross, Great-Granddaughters: Brooklynn, Alivian, Rylee, Arya, Grandson: Brandon Gross, Great-Granddaughter: Brenna, Great-Grandson: Brennon, Toby Stokes, Great-Grandson: Dillion Vandergriff

Special friend of the family Jennifer Harness

Former Daughter-in-Law: Jeanie Webster

6 Grandchildren

16 Great-Grandchildren

5 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Family will receive friends 11-1 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 1 PM in Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Bruce Wallace, Rev. David Speas, Angela Davis. Interment to follow in Cumberland View Cemetery.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences may be given for Jewell Dean Gross online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

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