Della Marie Cruise

DELLA MARIE CRUISE WINCHESTER,VA-Della Marie Cruise passed away with grace and dignity on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the age of 51. She leaves behind: her mother and step-father, Clara and Otis Puckett, Meadows of Dan; sister, Patricia Cruise, Patrick Springs, VA; brothers, Ronald Wayne Cruise, Wake Forest, NC, Phillip Leon Cruise, Wake Forest, NC, Donald Puckett, Patrick Springs; special aunt, Monnie Lovins, Christiansburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, Hoy Robert Cruise, sister, Linda Lou Cruise, and two brothers, Elvin Robert Cruise and Lonnie Lee Cruise. Della was dearly loved by dozen of friends in the Winchester area, where she had lived and worked for over 30 years. Della was a member of the Aerie Eagles Women's Auxiliary, Winchester Moose and volunteer for all those years in Special Olympics, Programs for the ARC, Bingo worker for the Millwood Fire Company and many other organizations that cared for disabled children and adults. She loved bowling and was a diehard softball player in her younger years. Della worked at Grafton School for over twenty years, Access Independence, Evans Home for Children and was retired from ResCare. She was always available to help even during her illness. Della is a soul we all dearly loved. As she was never along if life, she will never be alone now. A Celebration of Life is planned for September 26, 2009 at the U.A.W.-Local 149, Paper Mill Road in Winchester from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome. Sign the guestbook and view obituaries at www.ompsfuneralhome.com