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Brooke Taylor Cross, age 32, of Three Rivers, went to heaven Monday, June 16, 2025.
She was born April 8, 1993 in Three Rivers. She was a big blessing to her parents Clay and Roxanne (Conde) Cross.
Brooke graduated from Howardsville Christian School with the Class of 2011. She was currently going to college to become a teacher. She grew up attending First Baptist Church of Newberg. She taught first grade Sunday School and was blessed by many children.
Brooke was a paraprofessional in special education for young adults at Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency (KRESA). She loved her students and made a big impact on their lives. She worked with some amazing young people that she adored dearly.
She had a tremendous heart for taking care of people. She loved specialty coffees, fishing, hunting, animals, reading, buying gifts, and sunflowers that bloomed as bright as her personality.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her parents, Clay and Roxanne Cross; sister and best friend, Tirah (Austin) VanZile and their children Walker and Kodi; grandparents, Stan and Shirley Fricke; many special extended family, including lifelong family friends Cathy, Lindsey, and Katherine; beloved dogs (her kids), Gizzy and Gemma; several aunts, uncles, and cousins including the older cousin Jennifer Long who looked after her.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Bob and Miriam Cross, uncles Todd and Scott Conde, and many extended family.
Her family will receive friends Thursday, June 19, 2025 beginning at 3:00 at First Baptist Church of Newberg, 13021 Born St., Jones. A celebration of her life will follow at 5:00 at the church with Pastor Mike Owen officiating.
Donations in Brooke’s memory may be directed to First Baptist Church of Newberg. Envelopes will be available at the church and at Hohner Funeral Home.
