Olive "Pokey" Ross
September 26, 1936 - May 8, 2020
Olive Frances “Pokey” Ross, 83, 0f Bowling Green, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bowling Green with Homer Poor officiating. Services are under the direction of Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. Pokey was born September 26, 1936 to William Perry and Lois Elmore Mickey Tinsley in Bowling Green. She eloped with Joseph Rayburn Ross on December 22, 1956 in Hernando, Mississippi. He survives. Also surviving are daughters Julie (Pete) Cox of Bowling Green, and Diane (Tim) Rees of Center; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Dorothy Sisson, Betty Evans, and Wilma Poor. Pokey was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; and a baby brother in infancy. Pokey worked at local garment factories until her retirement. Upon retirement she enjoyed spending time with family, and traveling to the Mall of America, Dodgeville, USA, and House on the Rocks. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church.
Olive Frances “Pokey” Ross, 83, 0f Bowling Green, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bowling Green with Homer Poor officiating. Services are under the direction of Bibb-Veach... View Obituary & Service Information