A Life Remembered
Obituary
Betty S. Ross, 78, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009, at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital following complications from surgery.
Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m., Friday, at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Born in Tuscaloosa, AL, she was a daughter of the late Bessie M. Hughes. Before moving to Henderson County over 21 years ago, she had resided in Orange, TX.
She enjoyed ballroom dancing, golfing and bridge. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed cooking and bird watching. She was a member of the Orange, TX Service League and was active in the American Cancer Society. She was a loving wife and mother and had a love for animals, especially dogs.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Sidney W. Ross, Jr.; one daughter, Annette Bartos and her husband, Wayne, of Waxahachie, TX; one son, Wiley Ross and partner, Gayle Sumida, of Tucson, AZ; and three grandchildren, Kristin Bartos, of Chicago, IL; Kevin Bartos and wife, Krista, of Waxahachie, TX and Galyn Sumida-Ross, of Tucson, AZ.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Anonymous
November 20, 2009
My deepest condolences for the loss of this special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Myra Bretting##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 20, 2009
Annette and Wayne, my condolences on the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. May she rest in peace. Sincerely,##imported-begin##Bill Bartos##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 19, 2009
I've learned that no matter how many years we have our moms with us, it's never enough. God bless you.
Love,
Phyllis##imported-begin##Phyllis Tallett##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 19, 2009
My prayers go out to all of you at this time of loss. She was a great woman, and you have many happy memories to keep her alive in your hearts. Blessings to all, Kathie##imported-begin##Kathie Oehme##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 19, 2009
Dear Ross Family,
I am saddened by the loss of my friend Betty. She was a true friend to all she knew, so loving and giving. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lois##imported-begin##Lois Barnes##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 19, 2009
Dear Ross Family,
We want to let you know that we are sorry for the loss of Miss Betty. Allen and I will miss her. We loved visiting with her and the dogs, taking care of the pool, and having snacks with her...she was like our second mom!
Please kno##imported-begin##Catherine Hillsten##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 18, 2009
My utmost sympathy and love, Bea##imported-begin##Bea Machovsky##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 18, 2009
Annette, Wayne and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mothers are so special! I lost my mom 9 years ago and still miss her so much. I think about nearly every day.
Love, Mel##imported-begin##James & Melinda Kocian##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mary Karlik, Amanda Karlik, Kate Bazin, Peter Bazin##imported-begin##Mary Karlik and family##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Theresa Davis##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about your Mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Eddie & Pat Davis##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
We are truly sorry about your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
God bless,
David, Angie, Stephanie, Anamarie and Davie Garcia
Waxahachie, TX##imported-begin##Angie Garcia##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
"Dear Sid, we are deeply sorry to hear about Betty's departure and want to extend to you and the Family our Heartfelt Condolences. We will keep her and your Family in our thoughts and Prayers. LOVE Dorothy & Leonard F. Bartos##imported-begin##Dorothy & Leonard Bartos##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
My prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Julie Trausch##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
Dear Wayne,Annette,and Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Sincerely,Fiona Varnnum##imported-begin##Fiona Varnnum##imported-end##
Anonymous
November 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Mike and Jeanne Peavler
JD Peavler##imported-begin##Mike and Jeanne Peavler##imported-end##
