Winifred "Winnie" L. Cross' Obituary
Mrs. Winifred L. “Winnie” Cross, age 83, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 in Muskegon. She was born on October 30, 1936 in Muskegon to Frank and Maude (Beadle) Leonard and resided in the area her entire life. Winnie was a member of The Muskegon Church of the Brethren, and worked as a bookkeeper for many years and was a realtor prior to retiring. She enjoyed playing cribbage with family and friends, she was a talented seamstress, and also sang with the Sweet Adelines. On June 22, 1958 she married Gerald Cross and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2017. Winnie was a beloved mother and grandmother to three daughters, Rhonda Cross of Muskegon, Roxanne Cross of Saline, MI, and Robin Ball of Byron, MI; three grandchildren, Isabel Cross, Edward Ball and Ellen Ball. She is also survived by her brother, Frank (Shirley) Leonard. Winnie was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, John Leonard. FUNERAL SERVICES will be 11AM Saturday January 4, 2020 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100. VISITATION with the family will be 4-7 PM Friday, January 3 also at The Lee Chapel. In memory of Winnie, memorial contributions to the American Lung Association or Operation Smile will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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