Tamara L. Cross, 56, of Akron, was reunited with her husband of 37 years, on April 20, 2019. Tamara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born on October 21, 1962. She was employed for many years in the laboratory at Summa Health. She enjoyed spending time with family and the many friends that she made over the years.

Tamara was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Cross Jr.; her mother, Priscilla Hodges; and brother, Jeff Bottenfield.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Michael Cross, and Brandi (Mike) Kilbel; sister, Stacy (Bill) Watkins; and grandchildren, Chris, McKayla, Drew and Nate Cross, Bryanna and Christian.

Visitation will be held on Monday April 29, 2019 from 5pm until 7pm at Newcomer 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a memorial service will take place at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cross family to assist with funeral expenses.