Celia Delores VanHoy Cross

October 7, 1930 - March 17, 2017

Celia Delores VanHoy Cross, 86, of Bristol, VA passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 in the NHC Healthcare of Bristol, VA. She was born in Roanoke, VA on October 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Roy Winston VanHoy, Sr. and Patsy Marion Cordelia Warren VanHoy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh "Jack" Cross, Jr.; sisters, Sue V. LaRue and Bill V. Johnson; brothers, Roy Winston VanHoy, Jr. and Silas VanHoy; sister-in-law, Amaryllis VanHoy; brothers-in-law, Roy Johnson, Lloyd Lilley, C.C. "Buz" LaRue and Joe Rutherford. She was a resident of Bristol for many years having moved to Bristol with her family after the death of her father in 1944. She was a graduate of Virginia High School, Class of 1947 and attended Virginia Intermont College. She was crowned Queen of Bluff City in 1947. She enjoyed antiquing, working in her flower garden and had a strong love for animals. Celia is survived by two daughters, Vicki Elliott, and her husband Jim and Karen C. Nooning and husband, Tom; grandson, David Odum and wife, Amie; granddaughter, Erin Martin; seven great grandchildren, Chase, Zachary, Samantha, Isaiah, Noah, Olivia and Braiden; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia W. Lilley and Shirley A. Rutherford; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017 in Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee Street, Bristol, VA. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2017, at Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, TN. Pallbearers will be family. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the animal shelter of your choice. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mrs. Cross and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.