Sharon Cross
August 25, 1949 — November 25, 2020
Sharon Victoria Cross
On Wednesday November 25, 2020, loving sister, aunt, and faithful friend passed away peacefully at the age of 71.
Sharon was born on August 25, 1949 in Baltimore, MD and grew up on Willoughby Rd in Parkville, MD. She graduated from Parkville H.S. in 1967 and started her career working for Sperl Construction in Parkville as an Office Manager. Sharon worked in the hospitality and facilities management industry for 20+ years, most recently at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. For the last 10+ years, she was a Tour Manager for the Gunther Charters & Tours Company. Sharon really enjoyed traveling with folks to exciting destinations, getting to know them, swapping stories and bonding with new friends.
Sharon was an active member of the Orthodox Church of St. Matthew in Columbia, MD. In 2008, the pastor challenged Sharon to start an annual Festival as a fundraiser. Sharon built the Multi-Cultural Festival from scratch and turned it into an annual event that brought parishioners and the whole community together on the first weekend in October for over 12 years. She connected and became friends with patrons, vendors and cultural entertainers from all over the area who looked forward to this event every year.
In the last few years Sharon lived for her grandnephew, Felix who was like a grandson and lives in Sweden. He brought her innocence and joy.
Sharon was preceded in death by her mother Rose and brother Jonathan. She is survived by her sister Robin and husband John, her sister Ronnie and husband Scott, her nieces Nikki and Gabrielle, nephews Nicholas, Devin and Felix and numerous family and friends.
We ask that you familiarize yourself with the safety procedures that will be used during the visitation and funeral services while at The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew.
Temperature will be taken, must sanitize hands and check-in upon entering the building
Face coverings (masks) must be worn at all times in the building
Social distancing must be maintained at all times
After check-in you will given directions for paying your respects to Sharon and/or attending the funeral services.
While the recommended CDC, State and Howard County safety measures are being taken by the church the parish cannot guarantee that there is no risk of infection for the attendees
Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, 12/1/2020, as follows:
10:00 - Viewing at the Church; Social Distance Measures To Be Observed (See below)
11:00 - Orthodox Christian Funeral Service
1:15 - Graveside Services
No repast event is planned at this time. The family will plan one in the future when COVID-19 Restrictions have been lifted.
Anyone interested in attending the services at the Church will need to sign-up at the Church Website: www.stmatthewoca.org.
The services at the grave site are open to all. We remind folks to maintain social distance and wear masks. The cemetery is Meadowridge Memorial Park: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/elkridge-md/gary-l-kaufman-funeral-home-at-meadowridge-memorial-park/2679.
Sharon's place is near the back of the park toward the right as you enter behind the flagpole near the mausoleum.
If you have any questions please call our church at 240-755-0324.
Arrangements by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. Online Condolence at www.Burrier-Queen.com.
On Wednesday November 25, 2020, loving sister, aunt, and faithful friend passed away peacefully at the age of 71.
Sharon was born on August 25, 1949 in Baltimore, MD and grew up on Willoughby Rd in Parkville, MD. She graduated from Parkville H.S. in 1967 and started her career working for Sperl Construction in Parkville as an Office Manager. Sharon worked in the hospitality and facilities management industry for 20+ years, most recently at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. For the last 10+ years, she was a Tour Manager for the Gunther Charters & Tours Company. Sharon really enjoyed traveling with folks to exciting destinations, getting to know them, swapping stories and bonding with new friends.
Sharon was an active member of the Orthodox Church of St. Matthew in Columbia, MD. In 2008, the pastor challenged Sharon to start an annual Festival as a fundraiser. Sharon built the Multi-Cultural Festival from scratch and turned it into an annual event that brought parishioners and the whole community together on the first weekend in October for over 12 years. She connected and became friends with patrons, vendors and cultural entertainers from all over the area who looked forward to this event every year.
In the last few years Sharon lived for her grandnephew, Felix who was like a grandson and lives in Sweden. He brought her innocence and joy.
Sharon was preceded in death by her mother Rose and brother Jonathan. She is survived by her sister Robin and husband John, her sister Ronnie and husband Scott, her nieces Nikki and Gabrielle, nephews Nicholas, Devin and Felix and numerous family and friends.
We ask that you familiarize yourself with the safety procedures that will be used during the visitation and funeral services while at The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew.
Temperature will be taken, must sanitize hands and check-in upon entering the building
Face coverings (masks) must be worn at all times in the building
Social distancing must be maintained at all times
After check-in you will given directions for paying your respects to Sharon and/or attending the funeral services.
While the recommended CDC, State and Howard County safety measures are being taken by the church the parish cannot guarantee that there is no risk of infection for the attendees
Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, 12/1/2020, as follows:
10:00 - Viewing at the Church; Social Distance Measures To Be Observed (See below)
11:00 - Orthodox Christian Funeral Service
1:15 - Graveside Services
No repast event is planned at this time. The family will plan one in the future when COVID-19 Restrictions have been lifted.
Anyone interested in attending the services at the Church will need to sign-up at the Church Website: www.stmatthewoca.org.
The services at the grave site are open to all. We remind folks to maintain social distance and wear masks. The cemetery is Meadowridge Memorial Park: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/elkridge-md/gary-l-kaufman-funeral-home-at-meadowridge-memorial-park/2679.
Sharon's place is near the back of the park toward the right as you enter behind the flagpole near the mausoleum.
If you have any questions please call our church at 240-755-0324.
Arrangements by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. Online Condolence at www.Burrier-Queen.com.
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