Joanne Cruse Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanne Cruse of Pleasant Hope, Missouri, who passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Cruse to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbur Allen and Sybil Allen; her stepdaughter Brenda Cruse; and her son-in-law Ronnie Payne. She is survived by: her husband James "Junior" Cruse; her children, Patricia Payne (William Martinez), Terry Thompson (Denny Thompson) and Robert Jones; her stepdaughters, Nancy Stevens (Rod Stevens) and Tammy Weatherford; her sisters-in-law, Louise Tillis and June Bowers; her grandchildren, Mike, Carrie Payne, Bruce, Debbie Payne and Joe Thompson; her great grandchildren, Jonathan, Jordan Payne, Josh Payne, Austin, Skye Payne, Garrett, Tess Payne, Ashley, Abby and Alley; and her great great grandchildren, Malachi Payne, Ember Payne, Evelynn Payne and Lora Payne.

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