Betty Lee Ross

Betty Lee Ross, 81, of Gentry, Ark., died July 5, 2013, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. Born Dec. 25, 1931, in Dalhart, Texas, she was the daughter of Joseph David Hill and Grace Meador Hill. She moved to Arkansas from Yuma, Ariz., in 1972, and worked in the cafeteria for the Gentry Schools. She was a member of the Gentry Order of Eastern Star and First Christian Church in Siloam Springs, Ark. Betty married Marvie Ross Sr., on Dec. 16, 1950. Survivors include her husband Marvie of the home; three sons, MM Ross and wife Lisa of Keller, Texas, Clyde Ross of Edwards, Mo., and Coleman Ross of Francestown, N.H.; two daughters, Dianna Hayes and husband Terry of Henderson, Nev., and Charlotte Barker of Springdale, Ark.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Gardener of Arizona City, Ariz., and two brothers, Fred Hill of Mesa, Ariz., and Frank Hill of Santa Fe, N.M. Funeral services will be 6 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, at First Christian Church, Siloam Springs, Ark., with Pastor Dean Boyer officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Berryville Cemetery, Berryville, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.