Funeral services for 42-year old Verna Cross are Wed, April 24, 2024 at 2:00 at the Cross residence at the Sundance Grounds near Kyle, SD, with traditional Lakota services by James Star Comes Out
Burial is at the Cross Family Cemetery in Kyle
A two-night wake service will be held. The first night begins Monday, April 22, at 3:00 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Hall in Kyle. The second night begins Tues at 12:30 PM at the Cross residence
Online condolences may be left at siouxfuneralhome.com
Verna Rae Cross “Tatanka Ska Owanka Wawookiye Win” was born on Oct 7, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Vernal and Darlene (Waters) Cross. Verna made her journey to the Spirit World on April 11, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Verna is survived by her children Katana Cross/Dillon, Aurora Cross, Tasunke Cross, Deandre Cross, her beloved twins; brothers and sisters Michael Cross, Norma Cross, Cheryl Cross, Dana Cross, Jerry Cross, Calvin Cross, Tammy Cross, Lawrence Cross & more; Hunka family including BC & Carol Nowlin.
Verna was preceded in death by her parents Vernal Cross Sr and Darlene (Waters) Cross; brothers & sisters Vernal Cross Jr, Tyler Cross, Margaret Cross, and Nathan Cross; and nephew Brandon Cross-Archoleta.
Pallbearers will be Royce Cross, Justin Picketpin, Jordan Picketpin, Ricardo “Spike” Garcia, Patrick White Face, Jim Lyons, BC Nowlin, and Carl.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of Wanagi Oyate, Sundancers, Iva Stover, Mike Cross Jr, Taliyah Whirlwind Horse/Cross, Derek Cross, Darren Cross, Debra Cross, Kayla Cross, Mariah Cross, Melena Cross, Katara Cross, Tashina & Jordan Bull Bear, Jim Cross, Misty Cross, Francis Red Feather, Susan Albright, Char Sundust, Eeyan Moose, Edwin Cross, Katlyn Cross, Joyce Goings, Shane Montgomery, Bobby Red Feather, Theresa & Howard Red Feather, Marie Edwards, all of the Cross family, Waters Family, Goings Family, Montgomery Family, and all loved ones, friends, & relatives.
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.