Wilhelmena Odessa Cross-Byrd Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wilhelmena Odessa Cross-Byrd in Jacksonville, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 20, 2024 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilhelmena Odessa Cross-Byrd to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Oliver and Viney Oliver. She is survived by: her siblings, Wilmotine Oliver, Elward Oliver, Raleigh Oliver, Lynard Oliver and Rodell Oliver; her former husband Edward Cross; her husband George Byrd; her children, Gloria Williams (Otis), David Cross (Jeannie), Doris Cross Daniels and Carol Cross Decruise; her siblings, Wendell Oliver (Hattie), Janet Reynolds-Nichols and James Bernard Oliver; her in-laws, Ella Jean Oliver, LouBertha Oliver, Charles Cross and Annette Cross; and her close friends, Earline Edwards, Jerlean Tillman Oliver, Dora Williams and Janice Lofton. She is also survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren.