Doris Hodges Cruce Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Doris Hodges Cruce of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 95, on July 12, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Doris Hodges Cruce to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Doris shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Doris farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Roy and Ila Hodges (Bentley); and her husband Rev. Pryor Cruce. She is survived by: her children, Pamela Cruce of Alma, AR, Daniel Cruce (Laura) of Fort Smith, Steven Cruce (Karen) of Dewey, OK, Kenneth Cruce (Lisa) of Bella Vista, AR and Martin Cruce (Nancy) of Little Rock, AR. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ocker Putman Funeral Home (4500 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Wesley United Methodist Church (2200 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A burial will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 at the Oak Cemetery (1401 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901).
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 Phoenix Ave. Ft. Smith, AR 72901.
