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Reube Cross Obituary
Reube Faye Cross, 86, of Caldwell, passed away August 6, 2011. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Caldwell, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.
A visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2011 in the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel.
Reube was born May 2, 1925 to James Sanford Teague and Jennie Mae (Farmer) Teague in Caldwell. She married Mervin (Bud) Cross on January 24, 1948 in Caldwell.
Reube faithfully worked at Bud Cross Ford for over 60 years, playing an active role in day-to-day operations. She even ensured the monthly statements were finished last week before she was called home.
Reube was an inspirational Christian and was a member at the First Baptist Church of Caldwell. She served as a GA leader, Sunday school teacher, and a member of Ruth's Sunday school class. She read her Bible each night and encouraged prayer everyday.
Reube was a supportive wife, supporting Bud so that he could finish college. She was by his side holding his hand through 56 years of marriage.
Reube enjoyed taking trips with the Keenagers and was an avid bridge player. However, her favorite past time was spending time with her family. Reube was a model matriarch playing an active role in raising all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Reube was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bud Cross; one daughter, Jan Elizabeth Cross; one sister, Jennie Lightsey; and one brother, Joe Marion Teague.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James Tolan and Cindy Cross of Caldwell; daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Ronnie Smith of Caldwell; grandchildren, Jennifer and Scott Reames, Jerry and April Smith, Kelsey and Damian Ferguson, J.T. and Luz TenEyck, Kelley and Caleb Crane, Christopher TenEyck, Candace Cross, Daniel and Leah Cross; and great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Savannah Reames, Addison Crane, Ava Smith and Rylan Cross.
The family requests memorials are made to the First Baptist Church School.
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Carol & L.W. Brinkman
August 10, 2011
Mrs Cross will be missed by us all. She was always sitting at her desk when went in smiling her beautiful smile. So sorry for your loss but don't believe she had any pain.
August 9, 2011
Jim Cross & Family & Leah Cross Smith & Family: I am sorry to hear about your Mother. She was always such a delight to see when I go to the dealership. She had her sweet little smile and sparkle in her eyes. May you know that a Mothers love never dies they will stay in our hearts forever!
God Bless you and yours. Jean Worthington Marshall
elizabeth kyle
August 9, 2011
I lived in Caldwell for ten years, leaving in 2010. Mrs. Cross, as well as Mr. Cross, were always so nice when I cared for him as a nurse at the hospital there. I bought a truck from them in 1998 and Mrs. Cross was pleasant and cordial to me every time I was in the dealership. I know she will be missed by her loving family and the community. God bless you, her family, in your grief. Sincerely, Elizabeth Kyle
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