Gaynelle (Long) Ross, age 78, of Lansing, IL passed away November 23, 2011. Mrs. Ross was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Hammond, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Mary Long. She is survived by her husband Vernon; two daughters, Gaynetta Ross and Georgette (Tony) Sowash both of Dyer, IN; two granddaughters, Trudy & Sarah Sowash both of Dyer, IN; one brother Verlan (Wilma) Long of Maryville, TN; one sister Joyce (Jack) Porter of Conyers, GA; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Akins Funeral Home 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Tuesday, November 29, 2011 after 10:00 a.m. with funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Charlie Sartin officiating. Burial will follow in Ross Family Cemetery. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA in charge of arrangements.