Esther Lee Cross

May 29, 1927 - April 27, 2017

Esther Lee Cross, 89, of Bristol, VA passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Lakebridge in Johnson City, TN. She was born in Baileyton, TN on May 29, 1927, a daughter of the late William and Cordelia Gardner Yokley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. She attended Baileyton High School where she played basketball. She worked at Moore's Potato Chips and retired from Bristol Virginia School system where she loved the children who she served. She was a member of the PTA at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School and loved crafts, quilting, flowers, and gardening. Esther is survived by her husband of 69 years, Elmer H. Cross; sons, Jerry Cross and wife Sharon and Landon Cross and wife Lorraine; grandchild, Ashley Cross; and numerous nieces and nephews. Esther enjoyed 60 years of friendship with her dear friend "Pinky" Farris. The family would like to express a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Bristol Regional Medical Center 4th floor West and to all the staff at Lakebridge for all the love and care shown to Esther. Words cannot express our gratitude to Marie Smith for assisting in the care of our Mother. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Sam Haynes officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Susong Cemetery, Bristol, VA.