Carolyn Sue Cruze Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Carolyn Sue Cruze (Dayton, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 78, on May 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carolyn Sue Cruze to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Virgil Harry Thompson and Cora Ann Phillips Bitzow; her husband Robert Cruze; her siblings, Sunny Thompson, Jack Thompson (Janet), Phyllis Strictler and Ginny Huber; and her great grandchild Abigail Suann Ball.
She is survived by: her sister Norma Jean Barber; her children, Penny Banks (Bob) and Allen Cruze; her grandchildren, RJ Ball (Jessica), Caitlyn Cruze (Kody), Amber Shields (Joe), Brandon Banks and Cody Banks (Evy); her great grandchildren, Colt Ball, Wyatt Ball, Kalib Banks, Cameron Banks, Alyssa Shields, Jacob Shields, Leanna Banks and Weston Banks; and her great great grandchild Grayson Banks. She is also survived by her loving family, Susie leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and beloved friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation in Susie's memory to Hospice of Dayton (https://www.ohioshospice.org) or the Alzheimer's Association. In memory of Carolyn "Susie" Cruze, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: The Hospice Of Dayton Alzheimer's Association - National Office.
