Doris Gene Cross

Doris Gene Cross,66, passed away March 25, 2022, in Western Grove.  She was born in Mount Judea, Arkansas, to Verlin and Edna Cross. Doris leaves her daughters, Gloria, Tammy, several sisters and brothers, and many grandchildren.

Doris was born and raised in Arkansas. When it came to gardening, she had a huge green thumb. In the eyes of a cook and gardener, nothing tasted better than homegrown tomatoes! She always had her kids helping no matter how hot it was. Some of the greatest memories were made outdoors! Gardening brought so much joy to Doris’s life, but nothing could beat how happy her family made her. She had two sidekicks her daughter, Gloria, and her dog, Hoss, they went everywhere with her. 

She loved everything that provided quality time with her loved ones. If you knew Doris, you knew Christmas shopping started in July. She loved giving gifts to her family and loved to see all the laughter and cheer. 

Doris will be remembered for her spunkiness, perseverance, and loving heart! She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. She is proceeded in death by both her parents, Verlin and Edna Cross, her first husband (Delmer Boen), Her second Husband (Tommy Gardener), Her children; Kayla Boen, Jamie Boen, her sisters; Charlene Reddell, Shirley Ewing, and her brother, Dallas Cross.  

A funeral service will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Piercetown Holiness Church, in Piercetown, Arkansas, with visitation 1-hour prior, officiated by Mckensey Flud 

Pallbearers are Brandon York, Logan York, Jacob Street, Dayton Conner, Jessy Cross, Dallas Cross