Sharon Lee Cross

Sharon Lee Cross, age 61 of Hastings died Saturday October, 29, 2007 at her residence. Sharon was born September 12, 1946 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Harold L. and Margaret M. (Kurr) Helsel. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. She continued her education and graduated from Beauty College and also taking classes for Adult Foster Care. She married Michael W. Cross on July 9, 1966. Sharon was a Beautician for 3 years and has spent more than 30 years in Adult Foster Care. She is a member of the Community of Christ Church and the State Foster Care Association. Things Sharon loved most was her family, going to her grandchildren's sporting events, crafts, camping, Texas Hold-em , bowling , and being a Detroit Tiger fan. Sharon is survived by her husband Mike Cross of Hastings, her children, Michelle (Dan) McClurkin, Melissa (Scott) Evans, Mike Jr. (Tia) Cross, Elmer Gates, and Albert Lusty , grandchildren, Jason & Brandon McClurkin, Ryan, Amanda, and Kaylee Evans, Taylor, Terryn, Tristen and Tealy Cross, Sam and Chelsea Buckley, brothers and sisters, Sheila (Gene) Hayes of Clarksville, Sonny Helsel, Danny Helsel, Sandy (Tom) Pacyna all of Jackson, Doug Helsel of Hastings, Eddie Welch of Battle Creek, David (Tammy) Welch of Delton, in-laws, Jack & Brenda Cross, Bob & Nadia Cross, Edwin & Janet Cross, several nieces and nephews, her friend, Colleen Frisby . Sharon was preceded in death by her parent, a grandson, Charles Gates and Mother and Father in-laws, Charles and Edith Cross, and her friends, Ruth Tagg, Bulah Piper,and George Boyle. Special thanks to Sarah Vancampen, Barry Community Hospice, Pennock Hospital, and Ed & Cindy Ford. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 2, 2007 at 11:00am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Ed Ford will officiate and burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Community of Christ Church in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).