Veronica H. Gross, RN, 84, a current resident of Richmond, VA, but relocating from years of residency in Nokomis, FL, passed away January 8, 2026. Veronica is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Paul A. Gross; two daughters, Cynthia Greenberg, NP (Ralph) and Lisa Merck, MD (Derek); three Stepchildren, Lorri Creswell, Garry Gross and Randall Gross; 11 grandchildren, Rachel, Jacob, AJ, Benjamin, Vanessa, Tyler, Jeffrey, Peyton, Alexis, Allison and Ryan and three great-grandchildren, Mariel Renee, Sophie Leora and Lucas.

Veronica was a steward towards serving humanity with compassion and love.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 11. 2026 at River Road United Methodist Church. Interment will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, January 12th at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Veronica through a donation to one of her favorite causes:

- The David M. Frim MD PhD Center for Excellence in Academic Mentorship Fund, MCV Foundation, 1228 East Broad Street, Box 980234, Richmond, Virginia 23298 / campaign@vcu.edu

- Planned Parenthood @ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/other-ways-give

- The Paul A. and Veronica H. Gross Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida, 925 N Jackson Road, Venice, FL 34292 https://www.wildlifeswfl.org/