According to multiple reports, during her time with the group, Ross sang on hits including 'Be My Baby', 'Walking in the Rain' and 'Sleigh Ride', which were produced by Phil Spector. The songs remain classics of the era. Ross told an interviewer that she was not impressed by Spector, describing him as arrogant and unremarkable, according to The Guardian.
When interviewed later in life, Ross was living with dementia, according to The Guardian. She had recently lost her husband of nearly 60 years, The Guardian reported. The specific type of dementia she suffered from has not been disclosed, and the exact date of her husband's death is not known. Despite her condition, Ross's spirit came through in the interview. Her daughter Heather told The Guardian that she believed it would be beneficial for her mother to reminisce. Her daughter's encouragement helped Ross relive fond memories. During the interview, Ross's memories were not linear and she struggled to provide straightforward anecdotes, The Guardian reported.
According to The Guardian, Ross recalled that the Ronettes' beehive hairstyles fascinated fans. The beehive became a symbol of 1960s girl group style. She said people were eager to touch them and ask if the hair was real. In a separate recollection, Ross told The Guardian that an aunt in New Jersey confronted the mafia when they pressured the Ronettes to extend a concert run, insisting that they had another commitment. The aunt's firmness allowed the group to honor their prior agreement. The mafia story illustrates the challenges the group faced.
After leaving the Ronettes, Ross walked away from pop stardom after meeting her future husband, Scott Ross, multiple reports indicate. The couple found fame on the Christian circuit, where they bought a barn and converted it into a church, according to multiple reports. The converted barn became a place of worship that attracted many. Their daughter Heather described the church as hip, with shag rugs and rock'n'roll music, according to The Guardian. Scott Ross later became a television minister, multiple reports said. The couple built a unique ministry together. Ross's story highlights the unexpected trajectory of a 1960s pop star who chose a life of faith over fame.