Geraldine "Jeri" Cross
March 14, 2013
Geraldine “Jeri” G. Cross, 78, died March 14, 2013, in her home on the hill where she lived most of her life, after a long illness and breast cancer. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the funeral home.
Jeri was born September 13, 1934, to Gerald and Grace (Copic) Turner. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952, and worked for the telephone company for 20-plus years. Jeri married David L. Cross on June 4, 1955. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Cross, Pam (Ric) Johnson, Debra (Bill) Pratt, and Teri Cross; her precious grandkids, David Johnson, Jules Pratt, and Danielle (fiancé Cody Gilbert) Cross; her nephews, Jack (Sue) Pulliam Jr., Gerald (Jan) Pulliam, and David (Brooke) Pulliam; her niece, Kim (John) Wilhelm and great nieces and nephews, Hillary (Alex), Joel, Cindy (James), Emily, Taylor, Laney, Nicky, Josie, Jackson, and Chase; as well as her cousin/sister, Linda Cogshall, and several cousins and extended families.
Jeri was an active member of Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church until its closing in 2011, and then became a member of Indianola Heights Christian Church. Jeri was a namesake and founding member of Jeri’s Angels, which prepared and served salad lunches to raise money for various local charities. The joy of her life was being the biggest fan of all of her grandkids and great-grandkids and extended family activities.
Jeri was preceded in death by her husband of 49½ years, David; her parents; her sister and best pal for life, Colleen and her husband Jack Pulliam, Sr.; and an infant grandson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Indianola Heights Christian Church, Breast Cancer Research, or Children and Family Services of Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
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Lucinda Stephenson
03/18/2013
I just found out about your mom this afternoon when I read the newspaper. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember the cookies Mrs. Cross shared at Christmas (the ones with the chocolate stars) and how she called me one time during the holidays just to thank me for being Deb's friend! She was so kind and a very special "mom" to many people. Jeri's girls will all be in my thoughts.
Barbara (Smith) Dobbins
03/18/2013
To the Cross Family,
"God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through,
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, Peace
without pain."
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for teh way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love......"
My deepest sympathy goes to all of you at this time of your sorrow. Geraldine was a wonderful classmate and friend whom I have never forgotten nor every will.
Bob & Linda Wentzel
03/17/2013
Lori, we're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and love are with you and your family during this time. May your memories give your family strength to heal your hearts. Your mother 's gone on to everlasting life and will now watch over you all from above. God bless you all.
Susan Cox Glenn
03/17/2013
I was a next-door neighbor to Jeri, Colleen, Grace and Gerald when I was a pre-schooler. The Turner family treated me as if I was their own and have been close to my heart ever since. They introduced me to Jesus....The greatest gift a person could ever give or receive. I will forever be grateful. I've been in touch with Jeri several times since Colleen passed and as always, have felt love and warmth in her spirit and friendship. My deepest condolences to Jeri's entire family. What a privilege it is to be part of your lives. God Bless you all.
Kathy (Sarasio) Hobson
03/16/2013
Deb and family - So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Thought and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Carol Kutchen-Harter
03/16/2013
All of you "kids" will remember me as Mrs. Kutchen. I was a teacher at Washington School many years ago. Your Mom and her sister were always two of my favorite parents. They did so much to help me. After my baby was born, they came to see her. I always enjoyed getting together with them at Washington reunions. I extend my sympathy to all you girls. Your Mom was an amazing person and has touched many lives. Hold your memories close and know that you are in my prayers. I look forward to getting reacquainted with Pam at New Hope.
sandy mortale
03/16/2013
Lori, Pam, Terri, Deb and all others....Jeri always treated me like a daughter....you are all very lucky to have grown up with a mother like Jeri....My heart and prayers are with all of you!
Donna Sheil
03/16/2013
Lori and family ~ I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You now have another wonderful guardian angel to watch over you.
Penni Norman
03/16/2013
I love you so much, Jeri Cross! Thanks for being a "second mother" to me, especially in my younger days with Teri. I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven in the future. Please know that I will always have beautiful memories of you, as the world has lost someone very special and Heaven has gained a true gem of a person. I feel privileged & honoured to know you, and please extend my condolences to all of the members of your family. You are so loved & missed by so many people. And to Jeri's family: Please know I am thinking & praying for you during this time of sorrow. Sending you all of my love!
Dana Meyer-Gross
03/15/2013
We are so sorry for your loss....love and prayers.
Richard & Deena Cross, Aunt Marilyn Cross
03/15/2013
All our hearts are saddened and our love and prayers go out to you.
Nancy Cutaia
03/15/2013
She opened her heart and home when I couldnt make it back to visit my family during the winter holidays (never accepting No as an answer when I thought I might be intruding) . She joked when she caught me sneaking a 3rd helping of potato salad after hearing me whine I dont think I like it with mustard. She was the ONLY one who felt sorry for me when I lodged a splinter in the bottom of my foot and had to have it surgically removed.
I am blessed to have known Jeri, to have gone to Easter service with her, to have been welcomed into her family and into her home, and to have been scolded by her for doing something stupid (only once).
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cross family, and may memories comfort you and bring you peace.
Sherry Haskins
03/15/2013
Deb and Family -
Jeri's love, kindness, and generosity extended to the Haskins family in so many ways. She lives on in our hearts. My deepest condolences.
Karen Haskins-Brewer and Family
03/15/2013
Our hearts are broken and the world seems a little less bright. She was a beacon of kindness and generosity and we will miss her welcoming arms. There was no finer person than Mrs. Jeri Cross. The entire family is in our thoughts.
Jerry & Becca Caligiuri
03/15/2013
We are so sorry to hear of Jeri's passing. She will be missed.