Betty Joe

Ross

Betty Joe Ross daughter of the late Lelia Faye Colley Rewis and Burton Ellie Rewis was born on January 18, 1941 at Palatka, Florida. She departed this life at her residence in Ellsinore, Missouri on February 13, 2025 at the age of 84.

On June 28, 1957 Betty was united in marriage to Davis Rector Cowin and to this union three children were born. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1989. Betty later married Robert Ross on July 30, 1990 and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2006.

Betty Joe moved to Ellington, Missouri, in 1964. She worked at the Hub City Restaurant and the Ellington Nutrition Center. Upon retirement she moved to Redford, MO, then moving to Ellsinore in 2007. Betty enjoyed cooking, crocheting and knitting. She loved spending time with her family and greatly enjoyed anytime they were all together. She was an animal lover and never met a dog or cat she didn't want to take care of. She also loved music and very much enjoyed listening to The Beatles and watching Westerns such as Gunsmoke and the original Star Trek series. Betty was always willing to lend a hand and help in anyway she could.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and one brother, Billy Rewis.

Betty is survived by two sons, Paul Douglas Cowin and wife Dori of Live Oak, Florida, Lonnie Lee "Buck" Cowin of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Shirley Darlene Gower of Ellsinore, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Betty will be greatly remembered and missed by her entire family.

Visitation: Monday, February 17th at 11 AM

Funeral Services follow at Noon

Minister: Pastor Greg Gilberto

Burial: Chitwood Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri