Martha Jean Shattles Cross Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Martha Jean Shattles Cross of Bainbridge, Georgia, born in Shellman, Georgia, who passed away on September 21, 2020 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Jean Shattles Cross to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Shattles and Iva Bell Banks Shattles; her husband Charlie B Cross, Sr.; her daughter Gail Gause; and her brother Douglas Shattles.
She is survived by: her children, Diane Atkinson of Bainbridge, GA, Sue (Kenny Sandlin), Charlie B, Jr. (Vickie Cross) and Wayne Gause of Bainbridge, GA; her grandchildren, Corey (Brandi), Amanda (Eric), Amber (Darren), Brittany (Kyle), Mia, Brandon (Samantha) and Bill (Jody); her great grandchildren, Maloree, Graham, Lilly, Caroline, Layton, Jon Michael, Isabelle, Avery and Wyatt; and her siblings, Tommy (Arline Shattles), Charles (Joyce Shattles), Wayne Shattles, Floyd (Cheryl Shattles), Jeff (Nancy Shattles), Doris (Don Griffin), Dorothy Sellers and Mary Kathie (Danny Jenkins). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six feet and/or wear protective masks in accordance with the State of Georgia guidelines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1577 Northeast Expressway, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30329 or American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
