Violet L. Ross, 98, of Columbus, passed away at 9:58 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, 1029 Washington St., Columbus, with the Rev. Dr. Scott Seay officiating. There will be no calling prior to service. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Shelby County.
Violet was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Shelby County, Indiana, the daughter of Curtis L. and Vanie M. Miller Linville. On Sept. 11, 1938, she married Robert “Bob” Ross.
Mrs. Ross was a member of the Jumpers Over 80 Society. She traveled to 76 countries during her life, some she visited multiple times. Violet enjoyed traveling with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Colonial Dames Society and a member the Daughters of American Revolution. Mrs. Ross was a longtime member of Nashville Christian Church before attending Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship the last seven years.
Survivors include her sons, Alan J. Ross of Columbus, Rick L. (Marsha) Ross of Florida; granddaughters, Lisa Hahn of Columbus, Alana (Chuck) Garnett of South Carolina, Lynette (John) O’Grady of Chicago, Regina (Chuck) Barrett of Indianapolis, Melissa (Jeff) Bailey of Ohio; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; and sister, Crystal Treadwell.
Memorial contributions may be to God’s Grace, 1380 N. Annandale Drive, Nashville, IN 47448; or Gideons International, P.O. Box 881, Columbus, IN 47202.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Violet’s family and a tribute video may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
