Lydia Estelle Brooks Cross's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Lydia Estelle Brooks Cross

January 3, 2026

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Lydia Estelle Brooks Cross's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell Funeral Service

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Lydia Estelle Brooks Cross

January 3, 2026

Winston Salem, North Carolina

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lydia Estelle Brooks Cross (Winston Salem, North Carolina), who passed away on January 3, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lydia Estelle Brooks Cross to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clara Bell Brooks and Howard W. Brooks; her brother David Slade; and her grandmother Mamie P. Jeter. She is survived by: her children, Tonja Brooks, Darrell Brooks, Robert "Ziggy" Cross, Jr. and Curtis Mayshack; her grandchildren, Zajha Cross, Tyshaun Allen and Quinesha Hoyle; her friends, Maria Benson, Cynthia Tart and Heidi Stadler; and her nephew Monterio Davis. She is also survived by cousins, family, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell Funeral Service



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