Betty Louise Ross

URBANA — Betty Louise Ross, 96, of Urbana passed away on Monday (Aug. 14, 2017) at Carle Foundation Hospital Hospice.

Graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at Mount Hope Mausoleum Chapel, 611 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign. Arrangements are being handled by Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory in Urbana. Pastor Hank Sanford will officiate.

Betty was born on Feb. 28, 1921, in Ogden, a daughter of Charles Wright Jr. and Cora “Lee” Wright. She graduated from Urbana High School. She married Robert C. Ross Sr. on Nov. 2, 1940, in St. Charles, Mo.

Survivors include her son, Robert C. Ross Jr. (Irene) of Urbana; six grandchildren, Jim Ross (Carol) of Ogden, Becky Dillman of Urbana, Jack Ross (Pam) of Ogden, Robin Wynne (Steve) of Champaign, Chuck Ross (Lori) of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Nikki Butler (Chuck) of Urbana; 13 great-grandchildren; and 13 greatgreat- grandchildren.

She is also survived by a sister, Helen Stonerof Urbana; a sister-in-law, Beverly Starwalt (Paul) of St. Joseph; a nephew, Michael Stoner of Geneva; a nephew, Brad Wright of St. Joseph; a niece, Cathy Graver (Craig) of St. Joseph; and 21 great-nieces

and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Wright; both parents; her husband; a brother-inlaw, Gene Stoner; a nephew, Eugene Stoner; and a great-nephew.

Betty was employed at the City of Urbana Parking Department and at Leal School cafeteria. She was a caretaker of many over the years, enjoyed sewing and cooking, was a huge Illini football/basketball and Cubs fan, and had a great love for dogs.

Many of her great-grandchildren lovingly referred to her as Nini Betty. She was loved by all who came to know her.

Our family wants to thank the first responders and all the medical professionals at Presence who transported her to Carle, where such wonderful care was given to both Betty and our family during her remaining time here.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society.