Judy was born November 21, 1942, in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Dewitt Talmadge and Mary Kate Wolf Meade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Cross.
Survivors include two sons, Darin (Carlene) Cross and Daryl (Amy) Cross; grandchildren, Tabatha Nicoles, Kayla Little, Katelynn Cross, Amber Cross, and Darwin Cross. Judy is also survived by great-grandchildren, Aiden Nicoles, Owen Nicoles, Wrenley Cross, Camden Cross, and Harmony Little.
Judy’s main focus in her life was her boys of whom she was so proud. She took the clinic job at Miller Perry Elementary School just so she could be near them during the day.
Judy was a faithful member of West Colonial Hill Babtist church in Colonial Heights making sure her boys was brought up in church so they would have a solid biblical foundation. Her devotion to her family led her to focus on her father’s business, Dee’s Antique Barn in Jonesboro, Tennessee. Later the business would add the flea market.
Judy worked hard to support the business until it was sold after her father retired. This allowed her to refocus her attention on her boys and her faith in Christ. She attended many churches over the years including Calvary Baptist, Oak Grove Baptist, and finally, Temple Babtist.
Her undying love for her family continued right up until her
passing. We will always Love you, and are looking forward until the day when we can all be reunited in Heaven.
A graveside service will be held Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at East Lawn Memorial Park’s Garden of Faith. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to arrive at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Judy’s honor and memory to a charity of your choice.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Judy Ann Cross.
