Muriel Jean Anderson Cross passed away on August 10, 2022.  She was born January 8, 1927, in Auburn, California to Frank N. Anderson and Maude Duncan Anderson.

She married Emil M. Cross, Jr. in Independence, Missouri in February, 1951.  In 1952, she joined the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools first as a teacher and later as an administrator.  She had a BS from University of Central Missouri and an MA and Ph.D. from University of Missouri at Kansas City.  She retired in 1984 and moved with Emil to Bella Vista in 1984.

She was a former member of the POA Board of Bella Vista. Additionally, she was a member of the Andante Club, American Association of University Women, Bella Vista Book Club, American Guild of Organists, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She participated in musical activities in the area.  For twelve years she was organist and choir director at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.  She was a member of the choir at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Emil M. Cross and brother, Staff Sgt. Claude Anderson, WWII, KIA.

She leaves her daughter, Claudia Jean Morgenstern of Washington, D.C., a son, Lon Cross, Sr.  of Washington, D.C.; three grandchildren, Lon Jr. of Istanbul, Turkey, Dezi Cruz of Atlanta, GA, and MC of Malaga, Spain; three great grandchildren; one  brother, Charles Anderson, his wife, Donna and daughter, Brooke of San Francisco, California.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:00a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas with Rev. Judi McMillan officiating.  A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 2:00p.m. at Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818 N. River Blvd., Independence, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Music Department of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista or the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com .