Joyce Baker Cross Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joyce Baker Cross of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on April 25, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Baker Cross to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Calvin Hitt Stephens and Ernest Lawrence Stephens; the father of her children Robert James Baker; her husband Denver Cross; and her siblings, Jack Stephens and Sue McKenzie.

She is survived by: her children, Robert James Baker, Jr. (Bridget), Stephen Randall Baker (Sandy) and Arlene Gibson (Sonny); her grandchildren, James Simmons (Karen), Amber Harrison, Rachel Ann Callaway (Will), Rebecca Lee Baker, Kelly Baker and Lauren Baker; her great grandchildren, Jada Simmons, Jamie Simmons, Julian Simmons, Sydney Harrison, Reagan Callaway and Luka Baker-Banks; and her brother Curt Stephens (Betsy).

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home (2402 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.