She began her education at Warner Brown School of Nursing and later earned her LPN degree at Vo-Tech. She worked for Dr. Berry Moore, Jr. for 44 years.
Mary was a life-long member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, but was unable to attend in the past few years due to health issues.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband of 52 years, Jack Walter Cross; siblings, Florian Goodwin (Child), Barry Lan Goodwin (Infant), Juanita Smith, Bobbie Arnold, Ann Steinsiek Morton, Connie Lee; and Larry Dan Goodwin,
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Williams (Roger), Cissi Cross, Jackye Swilley (Randy); son, William "Bud" Cross (Sherry); grandchildren, Marty Leach (Angel), Shane Leach, Yancy Leach (Leslie), Lacye Swilley Russell (Matt), Will Cross, Angel Jerry Smith (Steven), Kimber Jerry-Canada (Carrie Canada-Jerry), 16 great grandchildren; 7 great, great grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Dean Goodwin (Pauline); and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Diane Lovett, Sandra Faison, Angela Nute, Rita Benton, Mary Henderson, and Missy Tucker for the care they gave.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Young's.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Rehobeth Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors with Dr. J.D. Weido and Bro. Cody Smith officiating.
In keeping with the CDC regulations, masks must be worn and social distance will be practiced.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN 38105, The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, or to Cross Life Church Kingdom Kids, 1010 Combs St., El Dorado, AR 71730.
Condolences may be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
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