FRANKLIN – Kathryn Elizabeth Roten Cruse, 88, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Edgar and Ira Edna Holbrook Roten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Rev. Lloyd “Jack” Cruse on Dec. 2, 1994; her infant twin sons, Ronald and Donald Cruse; and sisters, Maxine McClure, Jane Ledford, Martha Schulties, and Mary Sue Murray; and great-granddaughter, Macy Brooks.
Kathryn was a devoted mother, wife and grandmother. She loved sewing, coloring, word searches and flowers. She used to attend Prentiss Church of God, when she was able. Kathryn was known to help with her husband in many churches throughout Macon County.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Brooks (Joe) of Franklin; sons, Rick Cruse (Christine) and Michael Kendall Cruse both of Franklin; siblings, Tom Roten, Bill Roten, and Patsy Henderson of Franklin, and Linda Griffin of South Carolina. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jacob Brooks (Misty), Elizabeth Padgett (Shawn), Jeremy Brooks (Kira), and Cody Brooks; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held Saturday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. at Maiden’s Chapel United Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Michael Stephens officiated.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.