Betty L. Ross, 76, of Carthage, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family early on the morning of Monday, November 13, 2023.

She was born on January 6, 1947, in Mullens, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Hubert Cole Jr. and Mamie (Vance) Cole.

Betty was a 1964 graduate of Mullens High School and married the love of her life, Roger Ross, on December 15, 1964. For five years, they lived in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she worked at Smith & Wesson before moving to Indiana. Betty was an executive assistant at American Red Ball Transit in Indianapolis for many years, retiring in 1998. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, and watching the shopping channels. Betty loved decorating and was very fashion-conscious. She loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include her husband of 58 years, Roger Allen Ross; two children, Tamra (Jason) Hammons of Arlington and Jarrod Ross of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, Priscilla (Justin) Wilson, Cody Hammons, Braeleigh Haltom, Alexia Hammons, Nhoe Haltom, Jake Hammons, Karrigan Hammons, Haden Hammons, and Gabriel Hammons; five great-grandchildren, Preslie Wilson, Gatlin Wilson, Adelaide Hammons, Sylar Hammons, and Colter Wilson; three sisters, Pat (Vaughn) Kuhns of Mohawk, Shirley (Steve) Coop of Greenfield, and Debbie Cole of Indianapolis, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Conley.

Funeral services will be held privately, with burial at Riverside Cemetery in Carthage.

Memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be offered to World Vision by [Clicking Here].

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Heritage Funeral Care in Knightstown.

The Hunt family and staff are honored to serve the family of Betty L. Ross.