Dorothy Jean Ross Lusk, 96 of Troy, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at

Crown Pointe Care Center, Columbus, Ohio with her son, Jeffrey Wills Lusk, at her side.  Dorothy was born in Troy, Ohio on June 11, 1919 to the late Roger Ira and Clara Elizabeth (Strohmeyer) Ross.  Dorothy married David Wills Lusk June 8, 1946 and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2008.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Barbara Elizabeth Lusk Proctor of Savannah, Georgia, son, Jeffrey Wills (Ok Son) Lusk of Columbus, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, Eric David Proctor of Boca Raton, Florida, Jonathan Christopher Proctor of Savannah Georgia, Melissa Ann Ocheltree (Justin) Eno of Cincinnati, Ohio, Joshua Dee (Rayann) Ocheltree of Columbus, Ohio, Jeremy Dee Ocheltree of Columbus, Ohio; 3 great-grandchildren, Rizin Jaz Mam, Jordan Jaz Mam and Greyson William Eno of Cincinnati, Ohio and the following nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces, and grand and great grand nephews: Robert Roger (Sonja) Ross, Gary Thomas (Charlene) Ross, Linda Elsa Ross Deluca, Beverly Clare Ross, Kirsten Clara Ross (Reuben) Hood, Grayson Thomas Hood, Erin Marie Ross (Brian) Gardella, Evelyn Marie Gardella,  Caitlin Ione Ross (Justin) Shaw, Gabrielle Dorothy Shaw , Jennifer Marian Ross (Chris) Pollak, Chris Michael Pollak, Jr., Nicholas Brian Pollak , Matthew Robert (Jenn) Ross,  Mackenzie Elizabeth Ross and Michael Thomas Ross.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Thomas and Ralph Morton Ross, grand niece, Elizabeth Ann Ross and great granddaughter, Velouria Proctor.

Dorothy is a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Troy, Ohio, Troy Music Club (founding member operatic soloist), The Ohio State University Sorority Alpha Xi Delta and Troy Alturian Club.  Dorothy is a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1938.

Dorothy served her country as an American Red Cross nurse at Wakeman General and Convalescent U. S. Army Hospital Paraplegic Ward at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, the largest WWII Convalescent Hospital in the U. S. Army,  and was awarded the Perfect Attendance Pin.  In addition, Dorothy placed workers at Weaver Aircraft Company (WACO) in Troy, Ohio, supplier of Waco CG-4A combat gliders, known as "The Flying Coffins of WWII", while employed by the Ohio Department of Unemployment Services.

Dorothy was a devoted to her Church, family and country.  Dorothy's trademark was her warm, welcoming, inviting and gentle smile.  Dorothy lived her life with "Amazing Grace" and was able to deflect all maladies sent her way, except the last one.  Dorothy met her final call with unimaginable strength and determination.  Dorothy is truly one of God's special angles sent to Earth and now has returned to God's loving arms for a new assignment.

The visitation will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. with the funeral service to follow on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 130 South Walnut Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 with Pastor Mark A. Meyer, Sr., Pastor Jason D. Kear and Rev. Harold E. Pinkston, Sr., Ph.D., Th.D. officiating.  The interment will be held following the funeral service at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio.  Refreshments will be provided at the Church following interment.  Funeral services provided by Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Troy, Ohio. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. John's United Church of Christ, Troy, Ohio 45373.