Anne Louise Cros
Anne Louise Cross, age 87, passed away peacefully at Storypoint Assisted Living Facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the early morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Anne was born to Gordon Buford and Ruby Louise (Parker) Cross on Oct. 16,1937, in Coalinga, Ca. After moving to Red Bank, Anne attended Red Bank High School and graduated in 1955. She attended the University of Tennessee and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. She received several advanced degrees including Educational Administration from Lincoln Technical University.
Shortly after college, she began a lifelong passion of improving and breeding the Collie dog. She learned from masters of the activity, then opened Shadowmont Collies at her residence in Red Bank. Over time, her attention to detail and persistence toward standards led her to start judging dog shows at the local, regional, then national level. She was immersed in working with the American Kennel Club (AKC), Collie Club of America (CCA), East Tennessee Collie Club (ETKC), and the Chattanooga Kennel Club (CKC), where she served in many capacitates in each. She was a mentor to many breeders and judges across the country.
Her education career moved from teacher to counselor when she worked for 39 years starting at Red Bank Junior High School from 1969-1972, then at Limestone College from 1972-1974, and at Walker County Public Schools in North Georgia from 1974-2008.
Anne is survived by her brother, Allen Buford Cross (and wife Elizabeth), nephew Richard Allen Cross (and wife Dawn), nephew Stephen Michael Cross (and wife Jennifer) and his children Keira Anne and Aaric Stephen Cross.
Anne was preceded in death by both parents, Gordon Buford and Ruby Louise Cross. She did not have any children other than the many, many generations of pure-bred Shadowmont Collies.
The services for Anne Louise Cross will be held at Lane Funeral Home - Coulter Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 3-4 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524, lanefh.com.