of Clarksville, AR

November 20, 1943 - May 13, 2025

Virginia ''Ginny'' J. Cross, 81, a resident of Clarksville passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Clarksville. She was born on November 20, 1943 in Wilmington, California to the late Oscar Smith and Jennette Van Wyckhouse-Wheeler. Virginia had moved to Clarksville from Simi Valley, California in 2001 and went on to retire from the Johnson County Health Unit.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by a stepfather, Charles David Wheeler; two brothers, Clifford Ray Smith and Wayne Earl Smith; a stepbrother, Jack Wheeler and a stepsister, Beverly Wheeler.

Those who are left to cherish the memories of Virginia are her children, Todd (Kim) Cross of Simi Valley, CA, Andrea Jackson of Clarksville and Alan (Alice) Cross of Clarksville; seven granddaughters, Dawn (Kris) Muldoon of Clarksville, Christine (Chad) Woodard of Clarksville, Amber (Corey) Ostendorf of Clarksville, Meagan Cross of Simi Valley, CA, Lindsay (Chad) Parks of Fort Smith, Taylor (Jake) Neeley of Nashville, TN and Emily Cross of Clarksville; two grandsons, Chance Cross of Nashville, TN and Colin Cross of Bismark, ND; nine great grandchildren, Lillian Keener, Khloe Muldoon, Maysen Woodard, Klaire Muldoon, Owen Ostendorf, Avery Cross, Liam Ostendorf, Olivia Neeley and Delaney Ostendorf; two nephews, Robbie Smith and Eric Smith; one sister in-law, Janie Smith; three nieces, Melissa Phillips, Debbie Wills and Angela Smith; along with numerous other family members and friends.

Cremation arrangements are private under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home


Letters about Virginia from her family members express her love and compassion, which she lived by.

Grandma Ginny taught me a lot, whether it was my first curse word or how to appreciate art. I'm going to miss her sarcasm and goofy demeanor. Colin Cross

Grandma lived as vibrantly as she laughed. She wanted nothing more than to be with her family and make everyone smile through witty jokes or through the simple contagion of her own laughter. You can't think of Virginia without thinking of a moment she made you smile. Through her art and her humor, she made the world a brighter place and those who knew her are lucky to have had such a light in our lives. Although we grieve the loss of our family and beloved friend, she lives on through the countless memories and everyday moments she made each and every one of us smile. Megan Cross

Grandma Ginny was a spark in every room, a whirlwind of energy and a light that shone with infectious joy. Charismatic and full of life, she had a rare gift for drawing people in with laughter, mischief and a boundless sense of play. Whether stirring up adventure or dreaming up something wildly imaginative, she lived with a fearless creativity and a heart that was never afraid to feel deeply loved loudly. Her rambunctious spirit and vivid imagination brought color to every life she touched- and though she may be gone, her vibrant legacy dances on in the stories, smiles and memories she leaves behind. Amber Ostendorf

Grandma Ginny's love for arts and crafts, her playful spirit and her joyful heart will be deeply missed but forever remembered. Lindsay Cross

I will remember Grandma for teaching me how to be creative and to never be embarrassed about trying something new. I learned so many new things from her. Anytime I asked, she would always be willing to play a game or show me a new craft that I had never thought of before. Chance Cross

My favorite thing about Grandma was her determination to get our family together. No holiday was left uncelebrated. No birthday was spent alone. No heart was left untouched. She created a ring of hope and light around her at all times and I'm grateful I was lucky enough to grow up in it. Emily Cross


She devoted her life to loving and bringing happiness to us all. It was important to her that every craft she did and every detail were perfect. Dawn Muldoon

Laughter, that is the word that comes to mind when I think of Virginia. She loved to have fun with her family, We have countless memories of games that Ginny would have us play at holiday parties. Most of those games were for her enjoyment and to make her laugh. Alice Cross

Grandma Ginny was such a wonderful grandma and loved us all fiercely. She was hilarious, crafty, incredibly smart and witty and her favorite thing in the world was her family getting together. She was a big part of my raising and we will all miss her tremendously. Christine Woodard.

Grandma Ginny was everyone's biggest cheerleader and most loyal fan. She made you feel loved and supported and never failed to make you laugh. Taylor Neeley

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