Rose Travis, 83, dies

Columbus, OH – Rose G Travis, age 83 passed away peacefully May 11, 2022 at Crestview Rehab Center in Lancaster Ohio. She was born March 22, 1939 in Parkersburg, WV and as an infant was placed and raised in Athens Children’s Home where she stayed until she met and married her husband of 63 years, Gilbert T Travis.

Rose was a long time staple of Scioto Downs Racetrack where she and Gib maintained the snack bar in the race paddock. Rose was also the race secretary for the Franklin County Fair for numerous years.

Rose is preceded in death by son Ronald L Travis and husband Gilbert T Travis Sr. She is survived by son Gilbert T/Karen Tavis Jr and daughters Karen Gamble, Victoria L/Michael Halligan, and Mary Jane Travis. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life on May 22nd starting at Noon at the Winner’s Circle Training Center 11747 Lockbourne Eastern Rd, South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103.

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