Ruthie Cross Obituary
Ruthie was the daughter of Bradley Carl Huffines and Agnes Pauline Williams Huffines. She was a member of Bagdad Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gary Cross who passed away on Jan. 31, 2023.
Survived by: son James Gerald Cross of Cookeville TN; daughter Lorrie (Jayson) Lee of Cookeville TN; grandchild Cody Dale Lee of Cookeville TN
Visitation will be on Sunday 12pm to 2 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday September 7, 2025 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Draper Cemetery.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550
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Danielle Wingfield
November 14, 2025
Ruthie was a vibrant person. Loved life,her animals,friends,her children, an adored her grandson. I knew her for over 15 yrs,and she was like an Aunt & grandma all in one to me.She loved her chocolate pie.She will be missed. Ruthie Im glad you & Gary are reunited.
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