Cynthia L. Cruze

January 3, 2021

Cynthia L. Cruze, 73 years young, born December 7, 1947 and of Baptist Faith went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Our Beautiful Momma & Best Friend/Mamaw(aka Mamaw Great (Grape)/Sister/Friend. Those preceded & awaiting her arrival Home are: her Son Timothy Eugene Cruze, Grandson William L. Cruze, Husband Carl Vernon (Gooch) Cruze, Sister Bonnie Barnett, Brother in Law Cliff Senn, Parents; Edna & Solden Lovett, Lydia & George Lovett, Mother & Father In Law Vernon and Nellie Cruze, Niece Stephanie Harris, Special Friends; Jeanette Jones, Hubert Berry Dearly loved by her surviving: Children; Son Chris Cruze, Daughter Dusti Cruze, Daughter and #1 son In Law Samantha and Lester Berry; Grandchildren; Jessica Berry, Marine Dustin Cruze, Stephen Berry, Airman James Dalton Monroe, Jimmy Cruze, Samuel Berry, Brooklyn Cruze, Logan Cruze; Great-Grandchildren; Bryson Eads, Blaklynn Eads, Sisters; Georgia Lovett, Lydia Senn, Sister In Laws; Kathy Stringfield, Jeannie Cawood, Nieces and Nephews; Robbie, Patti, Cheryl, Skipper, Heather, Trinity, Several Great Nieces and Nephews, and a Host of other relatives, Special Friends; The Entire Berry Family, Glenn Bowles, Hardin Valley Baptist Church Family, Senior Companion Family and Clients She was so intelligent, creative, witty, thoughtful, and caring. She enjoyed the simplest things in life like spending time with her loved ones, watching movies, TV shows, puzzles, making picture scrap books and crafts. She cared, loved, and encouraged people in the most remarkable of ways. She loved to make you laugh and would find a way (no matter what) to put a smile on your face because that is what meant the most to her, she was the happiest when everyone else was happy. The love she provided was entirely wholeheartedly and abundant. She had many academic and professional accomplishments, awards and certificates; a Fulton High School graduate, a Draughons College graduate, received her Office Administrative Associate degree, her diploma from State Area Vocational-Technical School, earned her CNA certificate from the State of Tennessee, Helping people and saving lives through the Senior Corps. She used her skills when employed at: UT Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, ISP Fine Chemicals, Parker Hannifin Tube, Powell Fluid Connectors, Patricia Neal Rehab Center. Most recently was presented with the 2019 Caring Hearts Award. Her greatest Accomplishment of ALL was marrying the love of her life becoming a Mother-of-Four and being a Mamaw to Eight then a Mamaw Great (Grape) to Two. The family will receive friends from 5-6:00 pm Friday, January 8, 2021 at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev. Rodney Holloman officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bethel-Lynch Cemetery for a 2:00 pm graveside service. Pallbearers are Samuel Berry, Dalton Monroe, Stephen Berry, Lester Berry, Dustin Cruze, Logan Cruze, Chris Cruze, John Eric Martin. Online condolences may be extended to www.rosemortuary.com.