Mrs. Judith Mae Gammell "Judy" Cross, 75, of Swan Sanders Road, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home.

Born on June 8, 1944 in Columbus OH, she was the daughter of the late Walter Omar Gammell and Esta Mae Cartwright Gammell.Mrs. Cross was a homemaker, formally worked in retail department stores and as an aide at an Assisted Living Center and she made the best chocolate chip cookies.

Judy was married to Franklin A Cross for 56 years. Surviving family members include her husband; two daughters: Laura Howard West of Peachtree Corners GA and Kathy Reed (husband, Steve) of Greenville SC; a son: Frank Cross II of Chesapeake VA; and five grandchildren: Nick, Tyler, Sam. Jake and Michael.

A celebration of life for Judy will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the family home from 2-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.