Margaret (Stockwell) Cross died at her home on Monday, February 3, 2014, aged 89. She was born in Barton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, on June 27, 1924, to John H. and Cora (Parks) Stockwell. Margaret was raised on the Stockwell farm and attended high school in White Cloud and Big Rapids, from which she graduated in 1943. Afterwards, she attended Ferris Institute, graduating with a two-year degree in secretarial work. On June 1, 1946, Margaret married Raymond J. Cross, who was a farmer and logger. Ray's father, Rev. Arthur Cross, performed the ceremony. For almost twenty years they raised a family on their farm in Home Township, Newaygo County. The family moved to their present home in Norwich Township, Newaygo County, in 1965. For fifteen years, Mrs. Cross served as the administrative secretary to the directors of the Health Clinic at Ferris State University, retiring in 1980. Mrs. Cross was a member of the Big Jackson Church of God since 1937, where her mother and parents-in-law were charter members. For 35 years, Ray and Margaret served as the clerk of the church (1973-2008). In honor of their long-time contribution to the church and their interest in education of young people, the Big Jackson Church of God named their Christian school "Cross Academy." The academy operated from 1988 to 1998, educating students in the area from kindergarten through high school. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, as well as one great-grandchild (Joshua Cross). She is survived by Raymond J. Cross, her husband of 67 years; her children, Dr. Raymond W. (Miriam) Cross of Madison, WI; Dr. Linda Lou Cross of the Cayman Islands; Mrs. Karen S. (Gary) Kirk of Sparta, MI; and Dr. Terry L. (Linda Clark) Cross of Cleveland, TN. All four of the children work in education. There are six (6) grandchildren who survive her: Dr. Bryan (Carol) Cross; Dr. Troy (Young Yoon) Cross; Mr. Kevin (Erika) Cross; Mrs. Natalie (Tim) Campbell; Mr. Keith (Michele) Kirk; and Mrs. Tara (Kevin) Snider; and seven (7) great-grandchildren: Olivia and Laura Cross; Isaiah and Ian Campbell; Gavin Kirk; Orin Cross; and Oliver Cross. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, at the Big Jackson Church of God, 4001 E. 13 Mile Road, Paris (Home Township) with the Rev. Ryan Shrable officiating. Her family will also greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will occur at a future date in the Whipple Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Big Jackson Church of God.