Ms Patricia Louise Cruse
December 1, 1955 - April 1, 2022
Patricia Louise Cruse was born December 1, 1955, to Wixie Cruse and the late Murray Cruse in Rose Hill, North Carolina. She completed this earthly journey on Friday, April 1, 2022. “Pat” as family and friends fondly called her, graduated from Tates Creek High School in 1973. She continued her education at Kentucky State University and graduated in 1977 with a degree in business administration. Pat accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Second Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC after 36 years of service. Pat loved to travel, especially cruises with her family and friends, and enjoyed salt water fishing. Pat is preceded in death by one sister, Deborah Cruse (James) Reed. Those surviving to reflect the precious memories of her life are her husband, Joseph Andrews; one daughter, LaShanda Cruse; three granddaughters, De’Shandria Cruse, Kendra White and De’Ja Cruse; four grandsons Bernard Terrell, Zion Cruse, KeiShan Lee and Christian Lofton; four great grandchildren, one sister, Tomika (Rev. John) Taylor; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Richardson and Deborah Andrews; two aunts, Louise Parker and Bernice Pickett, and a host of nieces, including special nieces Mia (Price) Reed-Stanford and Deidra Reed, nephews, cousins and many friends including special friend, Ruth Rawlings.
Patricia Louise Cruse was born December 1, 1955, to Wixie Cruse and the late Murray Cruse in Rose Hill, North Carolina. She completed this earthly journey on Friday, April 1, 2022. ​“Pat” as family and friends fondly called... View Obituary & Service Information