Joanna Cruse Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joanna Cruse (Gainesville, Florida), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joanna left this world on March 17, 2026 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanna Cruse to show support.
As we bid adieu to Joanna's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Joanna has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William S. Coward and Henrietta Heyward Coward; and her siblings, Ruth Goring, Flossie Alston, Thomas Coward, Lawrence Coward, Tommy Coward and Willam Coward.
She is survived by: her sisters-in-law, Dona Coward and Birdie Cruse Woodgett of Springfield, MA.. She is also survived by nieces, and nephews.
