Gladys Lucille Cross, 88, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on September 24, 2011. She was born May 8, 1923 to Harlan and Nellie Parrish in Elkville, Illinois. Lucille moved to Phoenix in the early 1940’s and she met and married Donald Joseph in March of 1946. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald and son Bobby. Grandma Lou is survived by her children; Donna (Roy) Hutchinson, Mike (Judy) Cross, Judy (Manny) Acino, Jim (Paula) Cross, and Kathy (Tim) Goldsmith. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A public visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 30, 2011 with funeral services starting at 2:00 pm at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Please visit www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com to leave online condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85016.
