Karen Cross' Obituary
Karen Lynn Schoenborn Cross, 82, of Cornelius, NC died May 30, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1941 in New Jersey to the late Herbert and Dorothy.
Karen was raised in Mexico where she developed her love for horseback riding with her father in the mountains of Mexico City. She made her way to the United States where she was a flight attendant and graduated with Honors from the University of Miami. Karen’s dream of becoming a wife and mother was fulfilled with the birth of her only child, a daughter, who became her best friend. After serving in the federal government as an economist and translator, she spent her later years living and caring for those around her, including her beloved parents. Her love for animals and nature was well known and through her life there was always a pet or two by her side for companionship and joy. A passion she surely passed down to her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Nissa Clavelli and her husband Joe, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
She will be laid to rest in Virginia.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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