She loved what an incredible beauty God created. She would have Pistol drive her countless miles in the afternoon taking in the splendor of a God painted sunset. They were truly best friends. She loved her children, but her 10 grandchildren were the joy of her life. Her grandsons thought she was the world's best cook and that she could mend anything in the world for them. She was a caring lady, not just towards her family but to all whom she came in contact with. Her children and grandchildren referred to her as "Grandmom", as well as their friends and many other people she knew. She held her 19 great grandchildren dear to her heart. She loved to brag and talk about each one of them. She will be missed by her family, as she was a constant example of what we all should be, by showing unconditional love. Her soul is the Lord's, her heart was her husbands, and her life was her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Anne Cruce; her parents, Albert Smith and Velma Smith; her brother, Carrol Smith; and her sister Esther Grieff. Survivors include her husband R.E. "Pistol" Cruce of Monticello; one brother, Paul Smith and wife Louisa of Monticello; one sister Guylene Easley of Des Arc; two sons, James Randall "Randy" Cruce and wife Angie of Montongo and Reuel Edward "Eddie" Cruce Sr. and wife Carol of Monticello; two daughters, Paula Kay Lane and husband Scott of Monticello and Kaija Kemppi of Helsinki, Finland; her grandchildren, Reuel Cruce Jr., Daniel Lane, Allison Birch, Brandon Cruce, Caleb Lane, Benjamin Cruce, Micah Lane, Jessica Peterson, Luke Lane , and McKenzie James as well as their spouses; and 19 great grandchildren. Also her friends. She cherished each one of you. She had so many people whom she loved and so many who loved her.
Condolences(40)
Tim Forrest
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 RE Cruce and family,Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We loved Ms. Alverne and it was such a pleasure to see Mr. RE & Ms. Alverne at Wendy’s when we ate lunch there and to be able to visit with them. We loved talking about old times when Tim played baseball for Mr. RE. She could light up a room with her smile. Loved her so much and she will be missed by all that she came in contact with!
We love you!
Tim & Diane Forrest
Denver Robinson
402 west Union Ave, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 My Wife Cindy Robinson Loved This Lady My Friend Neighbor co-worker her Husband Build Our Home I will never forget my Sister in Christ Rest In Peace Just Read About It Today I Would Have Been There Had I Know About Her Passing.Mandy Oxendine Hogg
monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 I will truely miss Mrs. Alvern. She pulled everyone of my baby teeth. I would not allow anyone else to touch them. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.Kay Oxendine
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Prayers for you all. Alvern was a very special lady to my family and she will greatly missed.Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 My prayers go to her large family during this time of loss. I pray for strength, healing and strong faith for the family.Aaron and Jamie Gwin
West Memphis,, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 We left Monticello 29 years ago August 1. But we still consider the people in Monticello as our friends. We value the many good time that we spent together. Our prayers are with you at this time.Aaron and Jamie Gwin
Aaron and Jamie Gwin
West Memphis,, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 We left Monticello 29 years ago August 1. But we still consider the people in Monticello as our friends. We value the many good time that we spent together. Our prayers are with you at this time.Aaron and Jamie Gwin
John & Paige (Hill) Stell & Family
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 To the family of Mrs. Alverne - You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. She will be missed by so many people. Many memories of her. Find comfort in knowing that you will see her again one day.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Cruce FamilyWe are so sad for your loss of Alverne. We all will miss her. Our love and prayers for each of you.
James and Kathy Berry
Cheri Rash
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with her for many years. She was a great lady. May God bless and keep you in the days to come and every day.Pam Mcdougald
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Paula and Family,So sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Alverne was a lovely and sweet lady and will be greatly missed. You all are in my prayers.
Kay Mcanally
Lake Village, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Our sincere condolences to R E and family. We loved Alvern. She always had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Kay and Garland McAnally
Kevin and Sandra Ollar
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 WILL miss you so much Verny that's what I called her for years at Wal Mart. My thoughts and prayers are with the family she will truly be missed,janice martin
Lake villagr, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 I worked with her for ten years lovely lady.A blessin to everyone she met.Christian lady no doubt were she is going.Tracy Moy
Benton, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Scott, Paula and family,I am so sorry for this unexpected loss of Mrs. Cruce. I am praying that you will find great comfort knowing that Alverne is with our Heavenly Father and enjoying glory beyond our imagination!
Tracy
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.With love & sympathy,
Janice
MARK L. HAYNES
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 WHAT A SHOCK. I WORKED WITH MS ALVERNE AT WAL-MART UNTIL HER RETIREMENT-WHAT A GREAT LADY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY.Jeri Taylor
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.Josh & Angie Frost
Savannah, GA Tuesday, July 19, 2016 I am just shocked at this heartbreaking news. Mrs. Alverne was such a special person, and I have many memories of when she use to keep me in her daycare when I was young. She had a personality like no other, and was always the same, no matter where you saw her at. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.Teresa Thomas Abney
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Mr. RE and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. God has truly blessed us all with such a wonderful person, she always had a kind word every time you met her. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.Stacia Palmer
Benton formerly of Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Mrs Alverne was always so nice to our family. We are praying for your family.Stacia and Kevin Palmer
Ray Dillard
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Mrs. Alvern will be missed greatly. Awesome lady. God bless. We will keep all of the family in our prayers.LESLIE JEAN RHODES RN
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 An unwelcome shock. I am so surprised, as you are ,too to be sure. God give you strength I knew Ms Alverne for only 8 1/2 years, and she seemed so strong.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 So sorry to hear of your loss. Family you are in my thoughts and prayers.Gary Newton
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Mr R E and family. I was shocked today to learn of Ms Alvern's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Paula, Caleb, and the Cruce family please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.Barbara & Patrah Benton
Kay & Kenny Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Dear Family, My sympathy and prayers go out to you! Alverne was an example of a great matriarch. She expressed often her love of her family and was very proud of her children and grandchildren. I pray that you will find comfort in the sweet memories you have.Marilyn Hooks
Little Rock, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 My heart is broken over the loss of such a precious, sweet lady. I pray for comfort to all the family during this time. She will be greatly missed.Barbara Hayden
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 To the entire Cruce family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Alverne was a jewel loved by everyone. God will help all of you thru this tough time. You all have so many friends who love you...let us help you however we can. I pray God's peace and comfort for all. Mr. R E God will give you a special dose of peace and comfort. We love all of you. Reuel and Kelsy we love dearly. Praying for all of you. Love u all.Mike & Wanda Cavaness
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 R.E. and Family.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at the loss of Alverne . May God give you peace and comfort and may he bless each of you.
Steve Davis
, FL Monday, July 18, 2016 Dear Family,It is always hard to know what to say in times like these. all I know is that Heaven gained an angel! I loved when she worked at wellie world, I always got to talk to her, or when she and Paula would drive by the Trotter house and yell. She will be greatly missed, but remember one day SOON we will all be together. She was a blessing to many!
Jackie Rash
Longview, TX Monday, July 18, 2016 RE and Family,We are very sorry to hear of Alverne's passing. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this difficult time. May God bless and keep you.
Jackie and Ilene Berry Rash.
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 To family- so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Alverne was a special person. She always was on "top of things". Know she will be missed dearly. When visiting with her she always was so proud of her family. Our thoughts and prayers with you.Carroll and Rhea
, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Our prayers are with you and the family at this time. She was a wonderful friend all through school and even afterward. I will truly miss having her to talk withBilly George & Jean West
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 R.E. And Family, We were shocked to hear of Alverne's passing. Our prayers are with you the family. Let us know if we can be of any assistance to any of you. We love you very much in the LordNancy Early
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 I was so shocked to hear about Ms. Alvern. I had just seen her at church yesterday. We heard such a good sermon about parents and grandparents. She was an amazing example of love in action. She was such an integral part of First Baptist Church.....getting meals together for those who needed it, arranging meals for families, always so pleasant to talk to, and a comforting person. She will be deeply missed at FBC and in the community. Our prayers are with Mr. RE and the family. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace.Marijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Monday, July 18, 2016 So very sorry about the recent death of your Mother. My prayers are with all of youPat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Thomas Berry
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 SUCH A SPOCK -A FRIEND FOR YEARS--SAW A POST ON FACEBOOK YESTERDAY MORNING -- R E I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILYlinda funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 prayers for the cruce family