Mrs. Kandeiss-Toi Ross

April 20, 1956 - December 29, 2016

Kandeiss-Toi Ross departed this life Thursday, December 29,2016. She was born April 20, 1956, the daughter of Richard and Rose Mary Hammonds in Chicago IL. Kandeiss received her early education in Chicago, IL before moving to Houston, TX where she resided for 10 years. She later relocated to South Haven, Michigan. She became employed at Western Michigan University. In 1990 she relocated to Kalamazoo MI and continued working at Western Michigan University for 27 years. In 2002 she married Willie James Ross, III. She was also an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and served in the Greeter's Ministry, as well as in the Music Ministry. Kandeiss enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and loved to cook She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Hammonds and her mother, Rose Mary Manning. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Willie James Ross, III of Kalamazoo, MI; 3 daughters, Kandeiss-Akasha and Karlita A. Marshall both of Kalamazoo; and Patrice B. Marshall of Greensboro, NC; 2 sons, Philip E. McGrew and Ajamian D. (Keisha) Gardner; grandson, Jaidyn O. Marshall; brothers, LaBron C. (Millie) Hammonds, John Pierre Hammonds; sisters, Debra Mercer and Regina Hammonds. Also a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memory and continue her legacy.