Betty Ann Williams Cross

Betty Ann Williams Cross obituary, Colquitt, GA

Betty Ann Williams Cross

Betty Ann Cross Obituary

Visit the Colquitt Funeral Home Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Mrs. Betty Ann Williams Cross of Colquitt was born on November 26, 1938, and passed away on October 2, 2025, at 86 years old. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt Methodist Church with Rev. Carrie Harper-Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Caden Henderson, Colt Henderson, Chuck Hardage, Ian Cross, Shane Stegall, and Corey Henderson serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, at Colquitt Methodist Church. 

Betty and her husband Perry were married 70 years and enjoyed living on their farm where Perry was famous for his Duroc hogs. They enjoyed raising and promoting the Pork industry. She traveled extensively and organized the first, second, and third Pork Queen Contest for the Georgia Pork Producers' auxiliary (Porketts). Semi-retired Betty went on to become the administrative executive secretary to the Vice-President and General Manager of Amy Industries in Arlington. 

Betty is survived by her husband, Perry G. Cross; son, Russell Perry(Jenny) Cross; two grandchildren, Cherry Carmen (Corey) Henderson and Ian Robert (Robyn) Cross; great-grandchildren, Colt, Caden, and William; sister, Romana Stegall, and many nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends, especially her friend and beautician, Teresa Vann. Betty is preceded in death by their daughter, Sherry Ann Cross Rouse; her parents, Ben and Agnes Wiliams; and sister, Moncile Williams McLendon. 


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Colquitt Funeral Home Inc.

108 East Grow Street, Colquitt, GA 39837

Make a Donation
in Betty Ann Cross's name

How to support Betty Ann's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Betty Ann Cross's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more