Rosie Mae Cross, 88, of Rockford departed this earthly life Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Swedish-American Hospital after a short illness. Rosie was born Feb. 21, 1929, in Bolivar, Tennessee, the daughter of George Sr. and Daisy Jones.
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Rosie lived in Rockford 43 years, coming from Brownsville, Tenn. She married James Cross, who preceded her in death. She was self-employed as a child-care provider and attended the House of God Church. She graduated from Carver High School in Brownsville.
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Rosie leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughters, Emma Cross-Wiggins, Theresa Keller; sons, Harvey Keller, William Cross, James Woods II, Jerry Keller and Bobby Keller; 5 grandchildren Dianna Cross ,James Woods iii ,Charles Jones, Sharon Davy, Kimberly Jackson eight great-grandchildren; sister, Martha (Mac) Brown; brothers, George Jones Jr., Tommy Ray Jackson, William Lee Jackson Cleveland Boles Jr. and Donell (Lashon) Boles; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by husband; parents, George Sr. and Daisy -Smith; daughter, Wilma Cross; and two sisters.
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Special thanks to Swedish American Heart Hospital CCU and staff for the love and care shown and to Rock River Ford for your patience, caring, and understanding.
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Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, 1112 Taylor St., with visitation from 8 a.m. to time of service; Superintendent Curtis Walker will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St.
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