Donnie Jeanette Gross passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 at her home in Rowlett, Texas. She was 85 years old at the time of her death. Jeanette was born on November 17, 1937 in Archer City, Texas. She is survived by her brother, Dane “Butch” Rowlett, sons, Jim Smith (Beverly Smith) and Tim Smith (Leah Smith), and her granddaughters, Kristin Gibbs, Tamara Hawley, and Katrina Hooten and their families which include 6 great-grandchildren.
Jeanette spent many years working as a bookkeeper, and many also fondly remember the years when she owned and operated a restaurant in Arlington named J.R. Bentley’s. But her most beloved position was as “Grammy” to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren who she loved spending time with and doting on.
She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow in Allen, Texas to honor her memory. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Jeanette’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/donnie-jeanette-gross.