Wilma Jean Ross

Wilma Jean Ross
Wilma Jean Ross, 93, lifelong resident, icon and historian of Richwood, died Friday October 3, 2025 at the Gables of Marysville.
She was born October 17, 1931 in Marysville to the late Robert O. and Nellie R. (Yarrington) Thompson.
Wilma was a 1949 graduate and valedictorian of Richwood High School. She was runner-up All-State academic award winner in bookkeeping in 1949 in Cleveland. In earlier years, she worked at the former Union Theater in Richwood for Jerry Anderson and did bookkeeping for the former Swartz Ford dealership.
Wilma's church was very important to her. She was a member of the Richwood First Baptist Church since 1949. She served the church in many capacities over the years, President of the ABW, Sunday School secretary, church treasurer, sang in the choir, was a Junior Choir Mother for Margaret Weller and taught an adult Sunday School class.
Wilma was also extremely active with the Richwood Civic Center. She was a member of RCC, former Asst. Director then Director and served as a board member. One of her greatest joys was taking the trips with the center, she was a true tour guide.
Wilma loved taking pictures, which led to her volunteering at the Richwood Fair for over 25 years in the Photography Dept., she loved the fair. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
From 1996 until 2022 she was the office manager of Tom Ross Automotive, many people enjoyed her pleasant smile and friendly words when they would stop at the shop.
On March 15, 1953 in Salem she married Richard E. "Monk" Ross and he died October 31, 1978. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Cyndi Ross, sisters, Shirley Shank and Maryalice Fry and brother-in-law, Hubert Fry.
Surviving are her sons, Richard M. (Julie) Ross of Richwood and Thomas E. Ross of Richwood, grandchildren, Erin (Isaac) Heyne, Thomas E. (Katie) Ross II, Matthew (Nikki) Ross and Brennan (Maddie) Griffith
great grandchildren, Braxton, Westin and Jaxon
brother, Robert M. "Mike" (Karen) Thompson of Logan
many nieces and nephews and extended family
Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Jeff Evans will officate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood First Baptist Church, 101 East Ottawa Street Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com