Jacqueline Ruth Hubbard Cross was born on August 28, 1958, to the late Willie G. Hubbard, Sr., and Jewelene Sibley Hubbard in Newton, Texas. She joined Wiergate Christian Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age. She later moved to Mt. Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She was most recently a member of The Word Church in Silsbee, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Nathaniel Scott III.

Jackie completed her high school education at Burkerville High School in 1976. She attended Cheneir Business College and also completed cosmetology school in Houston, Texas. Jackie was a person of many talents.

She married Michael Cross who preceded her in death. She departed this life on November 14, 2022.

Jackie was also preceded in death by her parents, Willie G. Hubbard, Sr., and Jewelene Sibley Hubbard, and two brothers, Don Marvin Hubbard and Willie G. Hubbard, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Karnesha Guillory; two sons, Walter G. Guillory, Jr. (Lou), and Cederick Guillory (Carlene); stepchildren, Kristi Cross Wagner, Brian Garrett (Latrica), and Daisha Cross; four sisters, Willie Frances Funderburk, Daisy Hubbard, Loretta Williams, and Mary Wysingle; seven brothers, Larry Hubbard, Sr., Minister Jerry Hubbard (Yvonne), Carl Hubbard, Kenneth Hubbard, Sr. (Earlene), Cecil Hubbard (Sandra), Randall Hubbard, and Carey B. Hubbard; sisters-in- law, Geri Coleman (C.D.) and Tonya Harper Ellis (Harrel); twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; best friend, Belinda Brightman (Tony); and a host of other relatives and friends.