Costella Cross' Obituary
Went to be with the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Garland, Texas. Costella was born August 3, 1950 to Frank and Louise Cotton in Russellville, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father Frank Cotton, her mother Louise Cotton, 3 brothers: Frank Jr., James and 1 at birth and 3 sisters: Ethel, Nellie, and Mattie. Costella accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour in her life at an early age. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing for the church. She built her career at Verizon Telephone Company as an Operator and Customer Service Representative. After relocating to Garland, Texas she married and leaves behind to cherish her precious memory, her husband Jeffery Cross, 2 daughters: Vanessa Simpson (Lazerick), Wendy Shaw (Cory), raised granddaughter as a daughter Shauna Ellingburg, all of Garland, TX, 2 sons: Shawn Ellingburg of Paris, AR, Wendell Robinson (Florence) of Garland, TX, 1 step-son Jason Cross of Chicago, IL, 3 brothers: Frank Allen Cotton (Ruth) of Wellston, OK, William Joe Cotton (Cynthia) of Willow, CA, Ezell Cotton (Delores) of Russellville, AR, 2 sisters Florence L. Jackson of Los Angeles, CA, Beverly S. Cooper (Larry) of Garland, TX, 17 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Friday February 13, 2009 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 2PM Saturday February 14, 2009 at Greater Davis Chapel, 716 Chandler Drive, Garland, TX 75040.
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