Shalia Ross, age 83, of Russellville, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born on October 13, 1942, in Shenandoah, Iowa to Ernie Jr. and Goldie Ruth Greever Hampton.

Shalia was a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. She was defined by her devout faith in God. She attended Center Valley Missionary Baptist Church, where she participated in a weekly woman's bible study. She also ran a home daycare center for 20 plus years, where she was affectionately known as Mrs. Shalia by all of her children.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Bryan Ross Jr.; and a sister, Sharon Voth.

She is survived by a son, Jeffrey (Bryan Cornelison) Ross of Springdale; a daughter and son-in-law, Elesha and Carl King of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Norma Hampton of Wichita, Kansas; two grandchildren, Bryan (Savanna) of Mayflower and Jared King (Katelyn) of Russellville; her loving cocker spaniel and companion, Paisley; nieces and nephews, Debbie, Tim, Eric, and Jennifer; along with many other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Shinn Chapel, with Bro. David Diffey officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Chapel.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.