Betty Ross' Obituary
Betty Ross, 78 passed away Jan 17th, 2014 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Betty’s life will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at North Jasper Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Jasper Street Church.
Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Betty was born March 7, 1935 in Montezuma, TN. Betty worked for Canteen Vending Company (Firestone Tire and Rubber Co) for many years until her early retirement.
On March 31, 1956, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to John E. Ross.
Cherishing her memories are her children: Theresa (Robert) Smith of Decatur IL, Dwight (Barbara) Ross of Decatur IL, Gary (Annette) Ross of Decatur, IL, Beverly (Dr. Terry) Taylor of Davenport IA. Sisters: Rachel (Jack McHaney) of Luray TN, Darlene Jones of Decatur, IL, Juanita Trice of Los Angeles CA, Wilma (Alfred) Harville, Memphis TN, Peggy Trice of Henderson, TN, Christine Trice of Nashville, TN, Brenda (Richard) Depriest of Jackson TN and Janice (Michael) Taylor of Memphis TN. Brothers: Paul (Mae) Trice of Decatur IL, Troy Trice of Akron, OH, Benjamin (Chrystal) Trice of Henderson TN and G.H. (Ann) Trice of Jackson TN. Ten Grandchildren and Seven great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and very good friends.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, two Sisters, and three Sister in-Laws.
The family would like to thank Marilee Peters of Senior Life Enrichment and Dr. Hima Atluri of HSHS Medical Group, Adult and Geriatric Medicine.
Condolences and memories may be shared www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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