Betty Louise Ross, 96, of Urbana, passed Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Carle Foundation Hospital Hospice.

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

Betty was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Ogden, Illinois, a daughter of Charles Wright, Jr. and Cora "Lee" Wright. She graduated from Urbana High School in 1939. She married Robert C. Ross, Sr., on November 2, 1940, in St. Charles, Missouri.

Survivors include her son, Robert C. Ross, Jr. (Irene) of Urbana, 6 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, TN, Nikki Butler (Chuck) of Urbana; 13 great grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren.

She is also survived by a sister, Helen Stoner of 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 nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Wright, both parents, her husband, a brother-in-law, 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 flowers, memorials may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society.