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Reube Faye Cross

  • May 2, 1925 - August 6, 2011
  • Caldwell, Texas
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“Mrs. Cross was such a beautiful lady, both inside and out. When I was a child,my mother and I would stop in to make a car payment or to get repairs...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Joyce Surovik Fleetwood - TX

“Special prayers go out from our team to yours. Team Ford, Navasota ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: JUSTIN GSM - Navasota, TX

“Nanny Reube is the very definition of friend, Christian, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Nanny and safety net of a community. There were...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Scott Reames - TX

“Jim, We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Lawrence & Barbara Charanza - TX

“Jim, Sounds like your mom was one of the good old girls, you have to love her generation. I know you and Cindy will miss her. You will be in our...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Dave and Janis Moore - Beeville, TX

“Such a sweet lady. My prayers are with the family. ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Terri Thompson - Caldwell, TX

“Sorry for your loss. ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Gary& Elaine Wilson - Taylor, TX

“Thank you for the good job you did with J.T., our dear son-in-law. Rosarinho & Vitor. ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Oliveira Martins, R & V

“We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Bob & Becky VonDerAu - El Campo, TX

“Jim, sorry to hear about your mom. Caryn and I will be thinking about you and Cindy on Tuesday. ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Todd and Caryn Baker - La Grange, TX

“We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Cross; she was such a delightful lady. ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Bunny Pratt - College Station, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Terry & Amber Beck - Burleson, TX

“You will be missed. You were such a beautiful strong woman. I loved how you could be such a business woman and next be such a great loving Mother,...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Rebecca Kubena - Caldwell, TX

“Our prayers are with you all. ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: L'dena Mitchell - FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Reube was such a kind, loving, Christian lady. She will be missed. ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Barney and Cathy Homeyer - TX

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My husband, Dick, had fond memories of times he and his mother, Ethelaura, and sister, Patrece, spent...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Karen Ramey - Orange, TX

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Cross family, especially JT, Kelley, Chris and their families. Ruby was truly an exceptional person and...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Laura nichols - Rockville, MD

“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. Mary Ten Eyck ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Mary Ten Eyck - Tully, NY

“Dear Leah, Ronnie, Jim, Cindy, grandchildren and great granchildren, May God comfort and hold you during this time of grief. Mrs. Reube was a...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Gail Bevill - League City, TX

“So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Mother. May God give you peace and strength throughout the days ahead. ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Jerry and Pam Evans - Caldwell, TX

“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Cross' passing. She was one of a kind! She will be missed, but at least she is with her beloved Bud, Jan and Jennie again. ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Friend - Caldwell, TX

“Rest in peace, Nany. Thank you for raising my boy right. You'll be forever missed. ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Luz G. Oliveira Martins - TX


Funeral services for Reube Faye Cross, 86, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Caldwell, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. A visitation is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2011 in the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Crossed passed away August 6, 2011 in Bryan, Texas. Reube was born May 2, 1925 to James Sanford Teague and Jennie Mae (Farmer) Teague in Caldwell, Texas. She married Mervin (Bud) Cross on January 24, 1948 in Caldwell, Texas. Reube faithfully worked at Bud Cross Ford for over 60 years, playing an active role in day to day operations. She even ensured the monthly statements were finished last week before she was called home. Reube was an inspirational Christian and was a member at the First Baptist Church of Caldwell. She served as a GA leader, Sunday school teacher, and a member of Ruth's Sunday school class. She read her Bible each night and encouraged prayer everyday. Reube was a supportive wife, supporting Bud so that he could finish college. She was by his side holding his hand through 56 years of marriage. Reube enjoyed taeking trips with the keenagers and was an avid bridge player. However, her favorite past time was spending time with her family. Reube was a model matriarch playing an active role in raising all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law; James Tolan and Cindy Cross of Caldwell, daughter and son-in-law; Leah and Ronnie Smith of Caldwell, grandchildren; Jennifer and Scott Reames, Jerry and April Smith, Kelsey and Damian Ferguson, J.T. and Luz TenEyck, Kelley and Caleb Crane, Christopher TenEyck, Candace Cross, Daniel and Leah Cross, great grandchildren; Gabrielle and Savannah Reames, Addison Crane, Ava Smith and Rylan Cross. Reube is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Bud Cross, one daughter; Jan Elizabeth Cross, one sister; Jennie Lightsey and one brother; Joe Marion Teague. The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church School.