Geraldine "Jeri" Cross
Des Moines
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, Teri Cross; her precious grandkids, David Johnson, Jules Pratt, Danielle (fiancé Cody Gilbert) Cross; her nephews, Jack (Sue) Pulliam Jr., Gerald (Jan) Pulliam, David (Brooke) Pulliam; her niece, Kim (John) Wilhelm and great nieces and nephews, Hillary (Alex), Joel, Cindy (James), Emily, Taylor, Laney, Nicky, Josie, Jackson, 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 49 ½ 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.
Online condolences may be sent to www. HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
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She was a very sweet loving lady. A great Church lady and friend.
Sandra Cornelius
Friend
March 10, 2021
Aunt Jeri was the sweetest. I have so many wonderful memories of her over the years that I will cherish forever. She will be sorely missed, but I know she is in her real home now & enjoying the company of many loved ones. We love you, Aunt Jeri!
Cindy & James McMullen
March 24, 2013
To Jeri's family, I just saw the obit in paper and so sorry I missed the funeral. I was married to her cousin and saw Jeri off and on over the years. She was a kind and thoughtful lady. I am so sorry she left us this soon. Phyllis (Mackin) Briley
March 19, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 17, 2013
Deepest sympathy for the loss of Jeri from all of the Baumeisters.. we know she was a truly special lady and she will be greatly missed by all..
Amy Baumeister
March 16, 2013
To Cross and Pulliam Families,
Our sincere condolences to you on your loss of of Jeri. Even though it has been many years since, I still have very fond memories of the neighborhood and Scouts. Jeri, is part of those memories.
I know Jeri, is enjoying a great reunion.
Craig Matzke
March 16, 2013
in loving memory
mary ellen petek
March 16, 2013
You were a cherished member of your family Aunt Jeri.
Susan (Cross) Davison
March 15, 2013
You will always live in our Hearts...Sandy
Sandy Cornelius
March 15, 2013
To the family of Jeri. She was one of the most caring, compassionate and loving women I have ever known. I consider it a privilege to have known her and to call her daughter Lori a close and dear friend.
Marlene Shelley
March 15, 2013
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