She was born to Charlie and Edna Owens on March 12, 1938 in Celina, Texas. She married James Cross on June 28, 1957 and in 1972 James, Barbara and children moved to Austin, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband James; son, Mike (Monna), and daughter, Kassie; grandchildren Michael (Camie) Cross and Michelle Cross. She is also survived by her sisters Ruby Jack and Charlsie Southerland as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara spent 39 years dedicated to the Allandale/Great Hills Baptist Church Children’s Ministry. She also spent 5 years as the Director for the Great Hills Baptist Church Radiant Friends (Respite) Ministry.
She was an 18+ year colon cancer survivor.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Great Hills Baptist Church; 10500 Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas, 78759. A private interment will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Great Hills Baptist Church Children’s or Radiant Friends Ministry.
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