Trourina Ann Ross

July 28, 1965 - March 5, 2019

Trourina "Troy" Ann Ross 07/28/1965- 03/05/2019 Trourina aka Troy, was the eldest of 4 children, born to Ernestine & James Melvin Ross in Lansing MI. on July 28, 1965. She was resident of the KC/Independence metro area all her life. Sadly Troy lost her battle with breast cancer on Tuesday, March 05,2019 and passed away with her son, his girlfriend, & sister by her side. Although never married, she had great love in her life. She was a mother and grandmother. survived by 3 sons Mikeal Strassel-Ross (Keira) of Independence, Jason & Jeremy Williams both of Alaska, & 4 grandsons. Dying at the age 53, she is survived by many: including her mother Ernestine, her longtime boyfriend Jeff Polacek, 4 sisters Marilyn Snow (Jj.), Brenda Breeden (JJ), Nona Thompson (jim), Tracy Abarca (Steve) and 1 brother James Ross (Christine). Many nieces, nephews, and extended family, too many to name. We say good bye today, and her love ones waiting will welcome her home. In death, she is preceded by her dad James M. Ross, Step-dad Eugene Kelly, and 3 brothers, William, Gene, & Keith Drake and her babygirl Erika. Troy was a loud, dramatic, and larger than life Queen B, and never try to fake it. Troy will be missed everyday. And take comfort that she will not be alone on her next journey, and will be waiting to welcome us when our time comes. Troy chosed to be cremated and buried at later date on top of her dad. A Memorial & Celebration of life will be held at Saturday , March 16, 2019. open at 1:30 Service will begin 2:00 p.m. MAYWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 10505 E Winner Rd. Independence,MO.64052 If you would like to send flowers, please have them delivered to the church during business hours Friday.