Revil Ross

Revil Ross obituary, Piqua, OH

Revil Ross

Revil Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melcher Sowers Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Revil Ross, age 82, of Piqua, Ohio passed away on Sunday May 18,2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born June 7,1942, in West Liberty, KY to the late Earl and Elizabeth Cantrell. She married Ralph Ross and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2022.
She is survived by one Daughter: Brenda Meade (Bruce Laughter), Charlotte, N.C.; two Sons: James Meade, Piqua, OH, Michael Meade, Wapakoneta, OH; four Sisters: Ruthie Coffee, West Liberty, KY; Onie Foulk, Lenor City, TN; Linda Caudill, Salyersville, KY; Glenda Umbaugh, Sebring, FL; three Brothers: Denvil Cantrell, Sidney, OH; Earl Cantrell, Mt. Sterling, KY; Ralph Cantrell, Ezel, KY. four Grandchildren: Joshua Gambill, Jeremiah Gambill, Wesley Meade, Cody Meade, Ashley Meade, and 8 Great Grandchildren. Revil is also survived by her close friends: Matthew (Carissa) Rexroth, Piqua, OH; and Lucas Rexroth, Piqua, OH; Chloe Rexroth, Piqua, OH; and Alexis Nelson, Piqua, OH.
She was preceded in death by one Brother: Billy Cantrell, five Sisters: India Smith, Decie Vincent, Polly May Lake, Lovell Fay Cantrell, and Connie Cantrell.
Revil worked in factories throughout life and greatly enjoyed spending time with her cats and taking walks to enjoy the beauty of nature. She especially loved to garden and spending time with friends and family whenever she could.
A Time to Honor Revil's Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by MELCHER-SOWERS FUNERAL HOME, Piqua, Ohio.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.melcher-sowers.com.

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