Betty F. Ross

March 30, 1926 - April 12, 2020

Betty Francis Ross, age 94, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Sunrise of Gahanna Senior Living with her family at her side. One of eight children, Betty was born on March 30, 1926, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Gino and Pia Luchi. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Ross; her parents, Gino and Pia Luchi; siblings, Francis Luchi, Eva Stephens, Vasco Luchi, Joseph Luchi, Edna Noel, Ramona Bowen, Robert Luchi; and son-in-law, Wayne Owen. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Micaela Owen of Stone Mountain, Georgia and her son, James Mark (Jan) Ross of New Albany, Ohio; her grandchildren, Nicole Hope (Frank) King of Columbus, Ohio, Micaela Elaine Owen of Watertown, Massachusetts, Taylor Rae (Kyle) Mokma of Blacklick, Ohio, and James Benjamin Ross of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also leaves behind countless nieces, nephews, friends and her sister-in-law, Billie Luchi of Phoenix, Arizona, who all love her dearly. She was an Instructor at Columbus State Community College, Vice-President of Amerikid Day Care Center, Director of Indianola Presbyterian Preschool and Director of Westside Day Care. She spent her lifetime devoted to children, educating them and the people who taught them. She was a listener, an adventurer, an advocate, and a leader. She intentionally chose kindness and generosity, courage and strength, love and vulnerability. Her grandchildren had a very special place in her heart, and she loved watching them grow and instilling in them the love of reading and learning. Betty loved martinis straight up - no ice, two olives and a glass of ice on the side. She won almost every game of trivial pursuit that she ever played. She enjoyed watching sports, but only to cheer for the underdog. She was a great lover of music from Opera to the Rolling Stones. We will miss her adventurous spirit, beautiful smile, generous heart and quick wit. The family request that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Betty F. Ross to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055 or to Sunrise of Gahanna, 775 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna 43230. The family will not have a Celebration of Life at this time, however details for a Celebration of Life will be shared at a later date. Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Betty F. Ross.