Betty Jo

Cross

Betty Jo "Mamaw Red" Cross ,84, of Prescott, AR passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Prescott.

Betty was born December 12, 1939, in Nashville, AR to Gillie Stuart and Nannie Mae Chism Stuart.

She was a homemaker and of Christian faith.  Mamaw Red was a natural born caregiver, mom or Mamaw to everyone who came to her. She never denied help or love to anyone. A special thanks from the family to Dr. Crump, Hospice-Gentiva, and her friend Sherry Cross.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 45 years Powell "Red" Cross, daughter Sharon O'Neal, brother Jimmy Stuart, sister Gloria Hastings, a great grandson Dru Albertson.

Survivors include sons, Michael Cross (Suzanne) of Prescott and William Cross of Hope; daughters, Kathy Dillard (Rickey) of Rosston, Ruthie Almond of Prescott, Daphine Cross of Prescott, and April Cross of Prescott; 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, 1:00pm at New Salem Church in Laneburg.  A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm with Bro. Michael Cross officiating, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott.

We also invite you to express your public condolences at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com or private Letters of Love at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com/page/letters-of-love.