1918 – March 29, 2021
Betty was a 4th generation Austinite and the oldest daughter of G.H. & Mabel C. Brush. After graduating from the Austin Public Schools, she went on to study at Hollins College, Va. and The University of Texas, earning a BA in English, with later training in Library Science and did graduate work in journalism at The University of Wisconsin.
She enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVES in 1943 and served as a flight Control Tower Operator at Quonset Point, RI. She was employed by Austin Public Schools, Austin Public Library, and at U.T. and was an active member of The Texas Curtain Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Austin Art Club, Junior League of Austin, Austin Heritage Society, American Association of University Women, Austin Symphony League, American History Club, Austin Settlement Club and Friends of the Austin Public Library.
She volunteered for many years with the St. David's Hospital Auxiliary, with The Lifetime Learning Inst., Umlauf Sculpture Garden and finally at the Westminster library.
Betty married Zeno C. Ross, Jr. in 1947. They had two children and were later divorced.
Betty always found meaning and joy in pursuing and sharing her passions for learning and for experiencing natural and human made beauty the world over.
She visited many interesting and beautiful places but always called Austin home. She is survived by sons Carl Ross and Jim Ross (Barbara), grandchildren Melissa Ross and Matthew Ross (Amelia), and great-grandchildren Paikea, Austin, and Caroline Ross.
Private burial will be at Austin Memorial Park.
Betty asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Zilker Botanical Garden at https://zilkergarden.org; The Austin Public Library or to an organization of your preference which supports learning or the Arts.
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