Leela Byrd-Cross Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2021, at the age of 97, Leela Byrd-Cross (Huntsville, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey Byrd and Elma Rector Byrd; her husband Herstle Lee Cross, Sr.; her grandparents, G. W. and Sally Rector; her parents-in-law, Charlie Cross and Gladys Chambers Cross; and her brother John L..
She is survived by: her children, Leesa Cross Gotleib (Sal) of Houston, Herstle Lee Cross, Jr. (Marcia) of Knoxville and Nancy Rogers (David) of Bonney Lake, Washington; her grandchildren, Katherine Cross, Laural Wheeler, Ryan Cross, Nathan Cross and Debra Tuxhorn; her brother-in-law Donald Cross of Texas; her nephew Mike Byrd; her nieces, Teri and Kim Byrd; and her close friend Nona Lee Chambers. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.
