Karen G. Cross

1940 - 2014

Karen G. Cross obituary, 1940-2014, Birmingham, AL

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Ridout's Valley Chapel

1800 Oxmoor Road

Homewood, Alabama

Karen Cross Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 1, 2014.

Karen Gregory Cross, age 74, of Hoover, AL, passed away May 31, 2014. She was born on

March 4, 1940 to George and Elizabeth Gregory in Birmingham, Alabama. She is preceded in

death by her parents. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at Auburn University. She

enjoyed and was an avid golfer and Auburn fan . Also, Karen worked in the Lakeside Baptist

Church library for sixteen years.

She enjoyed all the activities and achievements of her grandchildren. She is survived by her

husband of 51 years Jerry C. Cross, daughter Kathryn ( Randy ) Vetrano, and son Gregory

(Elizabeth) Cross, all from Birmingham. Grandchildren, Kaylon (Michael) Carpenter, Michael

Mims, Jamie Vetrano, Julianna Cross, Joseph Cross, John Miranda. Brother George (Dorothy)

Gregory of Destin, Florida and his three daughters.

The family would like to especially thank her caregivers and close friends Stephanie House and

Evelyn Stoudemire. We love them and give thanks to God for their care for our Mother. Mother

loved them both.

A celebration of the life of Karen will be at Lakeside Baptist Church ,Tuesday, June 3, 2014. The

family will receive friends and family from 9:30 -11:00 am and services will follow at 11:00 am.

Burial is at Elmwood cemetery.

Reverend Mike McLemore and Pastor Greg Corbin will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Lakeside Baptist Church Library,

2865 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35243

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July 4, 2014

Jud & Carol

Cross family, We are remembering those fun trips to Auburn football games when the children were young. Our thoughts are with you all.

June 11, 2014

Greg Knighton

Jerry and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Greg Knighton

June 4, 2014

Lord, help us to understand our last moments not as the end of our earthly dreams and hopes but as a glorious new beginning, entering into the joy and peace of your abiding presence.
Rest in Peace Karen.
Your classmate. Carolyn Trucks Beckwith

June 4, 2014

Jerry,
We were sorry to learn Karen had died.
Our prayers and sympathy are with you and the family.
God bless all of you.

Sue and Jim Auchmuty

June 4, 2014

Camie Huett

Jerry,

So sorry about the loss of your sweet wife. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.

June 3, 2014

Elaine Karrh

Uncle Jerry,I am so sorry for your loss.I thought the world of Aunt Karen,and wish Al and I could have been there with you and the kids today,but I just had neck surgery.Just wanted to tell you we loved you and are praying for you all. Love you,Elaine and Al

June 3, 2014

Jerry and family, I will truly miss my friend. She was so good to call and check on me since Jim died. I enjoyed our talks and our many years at the ball park. Love you all. Linda Small

June 3, 2014

Ann (Barber) Haggard

So sorry to hear of Karen's death, and to get the news too late to attend the services. She was the first to call permanent "shot-gun seat" in my '57 Ford convertible, and she was my roommate our freshman year at Auburn. We of the "lunch bunch" group have been amazed at the effort she put forth to be with us, and we have enjoyed her company and that of her wonderful "assistants." Condolences to her large family and special thoughts to "Georgie." Ann Barber Haggard

June 3, 2014

Danna Ray

We are praying for the Cross family during this difficult time.

June 3, 2014

dorothy n clark

Karen was my friend for 60 years and I will miss her so. Enjoyed seeing her at our Shades Vally Girls Lunch each Month. She was a fun loving friend. She is now at peace.

June 3, 2014

Dorothy N Clark

I have known Karen for 60 years and will miss her so. Life has been rough for her for a long time and now she has peace. She was fun loving and we enjoyed her so at our monthly Shades Vally girls lunch. We all loved her. Love to her family.

June 3, 2014

George Perkins

Family, I walked by Karen's house each day on the way to school. George, was in my brothers class and I in Karen's. As you know, Karen would always keep me straight. So happen to know that she had the Lord living in her. Would be with you but just found out and live out of town. What a great person your mom was to me as we grew up. George, know you miss your sister as I miss my brother Dick. We are family in Edgewood. In Christ Love to All. George Perkins, Sylacauga

June 3, 2014

Claire Adams

Jan and I visited with Karen last Thursday, and realized her critical medical situation. We are so sorry we didn't learn of her death till Tue after the services were in process, as I know many of us from Shades Valley days would have wanted to attend. We all so enjoyed renewing those friendships with her in the last few years with our monthly "SV "Girls" Lunches! Our sympathy to your family. Claire Roberts Adams

June 3, 2014

Wendi Peeks

My sweet friend, you have been so strong throughout these last few weeks. I know that the Lord will lift you up and restore you. Your mother knew that you were there to help her crossover to the other side and that you loved her. You are so lovable!

June 3, 2014

Jerry,
So sorry to hear of your wife. You are in our thoughts and Prayers. May The Lord be with you.
Don Whitten

June 3, 2014

Kathryn, I loved Aunt Karen and am she will be missed. Please hug Greg and Uncle Jerry big for me. Debbie

June 3, 2014

Leon and Jebby Leighton

Kaylon, we love you. Prayers for God's comfort are lifted to His throne.

June 3, 2014

Stephanie House

I so enjoyed our time together, I will miss our morning talks. Love You.

June 2, 2014

Kevin and Tina and family Newton

Katherine-please know we are praying and thinking of you during this difficult time.

June 2, 2014

Barbara & Elliott Cole

Dear Jerry & all family~ our hearts are with you and will miss our sweet neighbor's warm smile and friendly wave. Please know we cherish you so, & are here to help any way, any time we can. Love, prayers, & peace to you all ?

June 2, 2014

Donna DeLoach

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.

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