Elizabeth "Libby" C. Cross

Elizabeth "Libby" C. Cross, 80, passed away quietly on Friday, October 15, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Her everlasting love for her Lord was attested to by a small angel she had held tight in her hand for many days. A native of Statesville, NC, she had been a Yorktown resident for 15 years.

Libby graduated from Warwick High School (Farmers) in 1947 where she was cheerleader and actively involved in many school clubs. She was a member of the Jr. Woman's Club and the Azalea Garden Club where she was highly awarded for her flower arranging. She was involved in the early days of Briar Queen Swim Team where she was a scorekeeper. She was a substitute teacher and taught adult education for Hampton City schools. She also enjoyed watching her grandkids in their many activities.

She was preceded in rest by her husband of 53 years, Aubrey E. Cross; her parents, Marshall P. and Texas Belle Crowell, Sr.; and brother, Marshall P. Crowell, Jr.

Libby is survived by her sons, Steven M. Cross and his fiancée, Cindy Thompson, and David A. Cross; grandchildren, Laura Welton and husband, Richard, Joel Cross and Heather Monteith, Matthew, Joshua and Noah Cross; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Ethan, and Ryland Welton, Skylr Cross, and Payton Monteith. She is also survived by two nieces, one nephew, an aunt, and many other relatives.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7:30 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Libby's life will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 2 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.

Special thanks to caregivers Daisy Washington, Ester Williams and Doris Campbell.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.