Alta J. Moss

Alta J. Moss, 96, Sarasota, passed away December 19, 2014.

She was born April 17, 1918, the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Gertrude Addison Roan, in Cleveland, FL – moving to Sarasota as a young child. She was a true Christian in every sense of the word. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a dear friend to all who knew her. She always put others first, constantly serving, never expecting anything in return. She loved to work in her beautiful yard and to tend to her flowers – and she was a wonderful cook.

She was employed with Maas Bros./Burdines for twenty years, retiring in 1992, as head of sales in the drapery dept. She grew up on the Ringling Estate, where her father was employed as the Captain of John Ringling’s yacht. She often spoke of those years, and of the many interesting and eclectic people that would come and go to the Ringling residence, and about how good Mr. Ringling was to her father. Her lifelong love of flowers – especially roses, came from her admiration of the beautiful Ringling rose garden, which her father lovingly cared for after Mr. Ringling’s death. She will be greatly missed, but will live on forever in our hearts.

Mrs. Moss was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Floyd L. Moss, Sr. and brother’s Nick Roan and George Roan. She is survived by her loving Children: Floyd L. “Buddy” (Lisa) Moss of Cape Coral, FL, Gary L. (Mary Anne) Moss of Sarasota, Daniel K. (Angela) Moss of Stokes, NC and daughter, Mary (Sam) Moss Ault of Savannah, GA as well as devoted brother, Eugene M. Roan of Sarasota, 9 Grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren.

“He that dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Psalms 91:1-2