Elizabeth Cruze

CRUZE, ELIZABETH FORD - age 87 died Wednesday April 11, 2001 at Baptist Hospital. She was a charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a retired beautician Preceded in death by son, William Cruze, Jr.; parents, David Harrison, Jr. and Martha Etta Ford; brother, David H. Ford, III; nephew, David H. Ford, IV. She is survived by husband of 60 years, William W. Cruze, Sr. of Seymour; son and daughter in law, Edward Ford and Relda O. Cruze of Seymour; daughter in law, Linda Lee Burchell Cruze of Knoxville; sister and brother in law, Esta Lee and Fred Bales, Sr.; devoted niece and nephews, Jan Cruze, Phil Cruze and Fred Bales, Jr. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Berry Chapel with Pastor S.L. Spangler, Jr. officiating. Interment Chilhowee Cemetery in Seymour following her son's interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6632 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. www.berryfuneralhome.com