Mother
Ernestine Earle Ross
Brother
Fred Earl Ross Jr., Wilbert Alex Ross, Arthur Ross (d. 1996, murdered)
Sister
Barbara Jean, Rita
Spouse
Robert Ellis Silberstein (music promoter, 20-Jan-71 - 9-Mar-77), Arne Naess Jr. (businessman, 23-Oct-85 - 12-Feb-00)
Son
Ross Arne (b. 7-Oct-87),
Evan Ross (actor, b. 26-Aug-88)
Daughter
Rhonda Ross Kendrick (b. 1971), Tracee Ellis (b. 1972), Chudney Lane (b. 1975)