Roberta Cross' Obituary
Roberta Ann Cross the daughter of Howard & Naomi (Baker) Walker was born April 13, 1932 near Udell, Iowa. She passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Wayne County Hospital. Roberta was raised in Centerville. On March 21, 1950 she was united in marriage to Joe E. Cross in Centerville. To this union came a son, Major Cross. Roberta accepted the Lord as her savior and was baptized May 4, 1972 at the Christian Church in Unionville, Missouri. She also attended the Bethel Church, near her home. Roberta was a happy person and quite content to lead a simple life; close to nature while marveling at God's creations. One of her delights was an early spring bouquet of flowers which her husband picked on his way home from the field at dinner time. Roberta truly cherished the many friends and neighbors that she knew over the years. She enjoyed cooking, baking and canning. Roberta was always sharing with her family. Survivors include her husband Joe of 68 years, son, Major Cross (Anita), grandson, Billy Joe, great grandson, Zackary, granddaughters Erin & Tanya, great granddaughters, Trinity and Sierra, great great-granddaughters, Ava and numerous extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Leota Pace and nephew, Alvin Foster. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Southlawn Cemetery near Seymour. Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home with the family present from 5-7 pm. Memorials may be given to Southlawn Cemetery or HCI Hospice and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roberta Cross please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Southlawn Cemetery Visitation SEP 25. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT) Thomas Funeral HomeCorydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected] Funeral Service SEP 26. 10:30 AM (CDT) Thomas Funeral HomeCorydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected]
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