Betty Joe Ross Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Joe Ross of Ellsinore, Missouri, born in Palatka, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty Joe left this world on February 13, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Joe Ross to show support.
As Betty Joe departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Betty Joe may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Betty Joe leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lelia Faye Colley Rewis and Burton Ellie Rewis; her husband Robert Ross; and her brother Billy Rewis. She is survived by: her children, Paul Douglas Cowin (Dori) of Live Oak, Lonnie Lee "Buck" Cowin of Ellington and Shirley Darlene Gower of Ellsinore. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the McSpadden Funeral Home (610 Main St, Ellington, MO 63638). A funeral service was held on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
