Florence Marie Cross

1922 ∼ 2010

Florence "Marie" Cross, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 21st, at Hospitality Manor. She was born November 13, 1922 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Duffey and Minnie (Griffus) Holland. On March 16, 1940 in Fulton, Mississippi she married Robert Cross. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1998. Marie enjoyed sharing her home with family and friends. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who cherished her daughters, her sons and their families. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo and loved to garden and spend time fishing in her younger years. She is survived by her four children, Sandy Castellanos, Jerry (Janice) Cross, Gary Cross all of Kenosha, and Kathy (Steve) Fox of Pleasant Prairie; five grandchildren, Shane (Kylee) and Shannon Fox, Deanna (Justin) Downey, Jeremy and Matthew Cross; and one great-grandchild, Caden Cross. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Pauline Keel and Oneida Barnes. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Hospitality Manor, Hospice Adavantage, and very special thank you to Kenny Harper for all of their special care and support. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 24 at Proko Funeral Home at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th St. 262-654-3533Visit Marie’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

John Olson November 12, 2010
To the Cross "children", I always remembered your mother's warm heart. When I lived in Kenosha, so long ago, she treated me like family. I always appreciated and never forgot that. I'm very sorry for your loss.John Olson
Kris (Olsen) Thrailkill September 24, 2010
To Sandy and the entire Cross Family,we are sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. May God hold you all close at this time.
Mary Lovetro September 23, 2010
Dear Jerry, Jan & Sandy: I'm very sorry to hear of your Moms' passing. My sympathy to the family. It is hard to loose a loved one. I'm so sorry. Mary Lovetro
Cathi ( Newman) Park September 23, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only knew Florence for a short time as my parents (William & Marlene) are at Hospitality Manor as well. They spoke very highly of her and I loved chatting with her as I passed her room as I went down the hall to visit my parents.. I was very sad to hear that her health has failed. May she rest in peace..She will be missed dearly by many at the home..
Cathy Summers Jackson September 23, 2010
Sandy, Jerry, Kathy, and Gary, My sister Lorrie and I used to live next door to you (56th St.) I have a lot of good memories of those younger years. I remember your mom to be nice, sweet, good sense of humor, and always laughing. She always was a good listener to us kids too. It is a shame how over the years we lost contact with each other. It saddens me to see your mom has passed on. My sincere condolences to you and your families. You are in my prayers.