Margie M Cross

Born February 16, 1930 in Lincoln County, Tennessee to James and Una Belle (Dollar) Walden, she married the love of her life, Joseph W. Cross on November 27, 1948 in Madison County, Alabama. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Sue Morgan and Aulene Heard; and four brothers, Henry, Malcolm, Louis and Paul Walden.

Surviving are two sons, Robert “Bob” (Kim) Cross and Gregory (Terria) Cross, both of Pekin; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Catherine King and Betty Colvin; and one brother, Thomas (Gladys) Walden.

A homemaker, Margie enjoyed taking care of her children, husband, and house.

Margie was an avid cook and loved to make meals for her family. She was known to play Uno, Bingo, and Yahtzee in her free time.

Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin. Her nephew, Jeff Walden, will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com