Anita Verna Ross of Longboat Key and formerly of Ocean City, Md., died Nov. 26. She was 69.
Mrs. Ross was born Aug. 15, 1942.
Mrs. Ross volunteered for many years at Mote Marine, and was a member of the Women’s Guild at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. She had been a flight attendant for American Airlines.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Ross; and son, William L. Engle.
She is survived by brother, Louis Verna, of Hollywood; son, Mathew Engle, of Ocean City, Md.; and three granddaughters.
Contributions in her memory may be made to SPARC or to the Women’s Resource Center.
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