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Annette J. Cross


Sunrise: September 10, 1950

Sunset: May 25, 2018

On Friday, May 25, 2018, God called our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Annette J. Cross into His loving care. Annette was born September 10, 1950 to the late Mr. James E. James, Sr. & Mrs. Cora L. James, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. She was educated in Chesapeake Public Schools and graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education. Annette accepted Christ at an early age while attending New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA. Upon her relocating closer to Portsmouth, she joined Olive Branch Baptist Church where she attended for many years. She married her high school sweetheart, George T. Cross, Sr., and to their union George
Jr. was born. Annette worked with Norfolk Parks and Recreation and Norfolk State University where she ultimately retired.
Her parents, James E James, Sr. and Cora James and a sister, Marilyn E. James, predeceased her.

Annette leaves to cherish her memory her devoted son, George T. Cross, Jr., Portsmouth, VA; two granddaughters, Neveah Cross, Norfolk, VA and Tiesha Cross, Portsmouth, VA; two sisters, Gloria J. Creekmore, Portsmouth, VA and Barbara Saulter, Norfolk, VA; two brothers, James E. James, Jr., Owings Mill, MD and William James (Florence), Wilson, NC; two aunts, Annie E. White and Ethel Macklin; one uncle, Booker T. Macklin; a number of brother and sister in laws and a host of nieces,  nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing Friday, June 1, 2018 Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Boulevard Service Saturday, June 2, 2018 11:00am Olive Branch Baptist Church 2608 Airline Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Interment Albert G. Horton Veteran Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, VA 23434

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    Rev. Ceceilia Whitehead-Jones, Portsmouth says

    My Friend, You shall be missed. God’s infinite wisdom knows best.
    May your family be strong in the Lord.

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    CM says

    Dear Family, I am truly sorry and deeply saddened to hear of your devastating loss. I cannot begin to imagine what you must be going through right now. I know that words could never take away your pain. God knows your suffering. He genuinely cares about your broken hearts and he’s aware of the many tears that you cry. I pray that you will be comforted by his loving future promise of a beautiful Paradise when we will be reunited with our loved ones again. (Revelation 21:4,5) My prayers are with your family.

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    Mh says

    I am so sorry to read about Annette. I worked in the same building with her many years ago, and it was a pleasure.
    This is a very sad time, but there is a happy hope that you can see this loved one again. God promises a resurrection in which many will be restored to life. What a wonderful prospect! Revelation 21: 4, 5 tells us how wonderful it will be to have no more sickness, pain and death.
    Our God of comfort can comfort you, and you know that his words are true.

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    Mh says

    I am so sorry to read about Annette. I worked in the same building with her many years ago, and it was a pleasure.
    This is a very sad time, but there is a happy hope that you can see this loved one again. God promises a resurrection in which many will be restored to life. What a wonderful prospect! God comforts us in every way possible, and wants us to be happy now, and in the future.
    Hopefully your family will receive solace from God’s Word.

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    Vicky Walton Porter says

    So sorry to hear about Annette. We graduated together and I also knew the whole family. God be with you in this hard time dealing with your loss. Vicky Walton Porter .

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    John James says

    I love you big sister. You were the best baby sitter a kid could have! You let me stay up and watch tv past my bedtime. You taught me how to play music on our piano. I loved listening to you sing and play. We made hamburgers and french fries better than the drive in. You fixed my sister’s hair. You taught us how to dance. You taught me how to talk to girls on the phone. We had lots of fun and were tucked in bed before my parents returned home!
    Say hello to Brenda for me.

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    Verna Walton Bowden, Pooler GA says

    I’m deeply saddened by the loss of your loved one Annette! I used to stay at their home with my classmate Barbara in preparation for games during football season at Crestwood High school marching band! I love this Family???❤️?? I will continue lifting you all up as you walk the last mile with Annette.
    Love you All??❤️❤️????

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