Mary Ross Proffit, age 93, of Gallipolis, died at home Friday, December 5, 2025. Mary was born in 1932 in Mason County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Ross. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by husband, Sgt. David Proffit, sister Bonnie Patrick, brothers Joseph Ross and an infant brother, and three nieces.

Mary worked as phone operator and as a clerk in the Engineering Department for Ohio Bell. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of several clubs and organizations including, The Telephone Pioneers of America, Business and Professional Women, Gallia County Senior Citizens, The Gallipolis Travel Club, and the Holzer Fitness Center 'Wrinkle Club'.

She is survived by two daughters, Penny Stinnett (Randy) of Bucyrus, OH and Jacqueline (Marty) Proffit of Nashville, TN; two nephews, Stephen (Anne) Lee and Mark Ross of Cincinnati, one niece, Patricia (Ken) Lennon of Lexington, KY, sister-in-law Joann Ross of Cincinnati, OH, and brother-in law Tom Proffit of Pahrump, NV.

The family would like to give special thanks to Judi Barnes Douglass, Bernice Stowers and Tami Holt for helping us care for Mom, allowing her to stay at home during her illness.  We are appreciative beyond words to Chris Homer, Rich Houck, and John Williams for always being there to help Mom when she needed it.  We are grateful to friends like you, who have been so kind and thoughtful to her.  We would also like to thank everyone at Holzer Medical Center, including Dr. Christopher Marazon, Dr. Rodney Stout, Dr. John Brandenburg, and Dr. Choudhary Rayani for the wonderful care they gave to Mom.  Additionally, thank you to Dr. Vincent Guinn and Caroline Williams Queen at EPI in Columbus.  We are deeply grateful for the exceptional care Holzer Hospice provided to Mom, making her final journey a peaceful one.  Thank you for the comfort and kindness you showed to Mom and to us. We didn't know how much we needed you until you were there.

Mom was blessed to have extraordinary neighbors who looked out for her at every turn. In addition to our friends in Gallipolis, we would also like to thank friends in Bucyrus and Nashville who supported us over the years as we cared for Mom.  Our Prayer Warriors were always looking out for us. We love you.

Mom lived a full life and finished well.

Funeral services will be conducted by Waugh-Halley-Wood.  Friends may call at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 10th. Funeral Services will take place at 2PM, with visitation conducted 1 hour prior to services. Pastors Aaron Young, Mark Sarrett, Taylor McManigell and David Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gallipolis In Bloom at PO Box 240, Gallipolis, OH 45631 or the First Baptist Church Ladies Missionary Fellowship at 1100 4th Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631.  An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com