Alice Jean Ross Egnew

Alice Jean Ross Egnew, peacefully passed away at the young age of 90, at Belle Maison Nursing Center in Hammond, Louisiana on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on April 5th, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Kathleen and William Ross. She had a passion for sewing, which earned her the name, the Doll and Sock Monkey Lady, at the country market in the 70s, where she made beautiful creations, she loved to share with everyone. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and anyone who visited knew not to interrupt when a movie was on. Mrs. Jean attended church as often as she could and would spread the love she had for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wherever she went. She wasn't big on cooking but always made special cakes for her kids for their birthdays and holidays. Holidays were very important to Mrs. Jean, she knew that all of her family was coming to her home to spend time with her and loved on them as much as she could. If there was a baby in sight, she was going to hold that precious baby and dote over it until it was time to leave. Above all else she loved her grandkids, and loved making memories they will cherish forever. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her who will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, Dawn Allen (Glenn), Armand Egnew (Lisa), Kim Alack, Andrew Egnew III (Linda), Alisa Cannino, Daron Egnew, and Aaron Egnew (Christy); 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; as well as her sisters, Beverly Davies Drude and Virginia Ross.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Kathleen and William Ross; and her son-in-law, Joseph Alack; daughter-in-law, Charity Egnew.

Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on 100 W. Magnolia St. at 3:30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home.