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DIANE CRUEY Obituary
AUBURNDALE - Diane Lynn Cruey, age 70, of Auburndale Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her home with family by her side and her best friend for 57 years, Frances Varela. Diane fought an 8-month battle with cancer. Born July 7, 1949, in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Lillian Mary Wills. She was the mother of the late Tina Diane White who died in 2011 and the grandmother of the late Sonia Marsh who died in 1995. She was the devoted wife of Billy Cruey. Diane was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, bowling, and her dancing shoes. She especially enjoyed spending time with family. Family always came first with Diane. She would tell you 'Being a family means you are part of something wonderful. It means you will be loved for the rest of your life.'
Surviving in addition to her husband, Billy, are daughters, Renae Williams (Craig Williams), Marlene Shan-eybrook (Greg Shaneybrook), Mary Rill (Earl Hare), Alicia Cage (Brad Cage), and sons Bruce Carter (Mary Wiley), John Marcum III (Candice Marcum), and son-in-law Brian White. She is survived by a brother William Wills (Debbie Wills) and a sister Juanita Rosso (Frank Rosso). She is survived by her sister-in-law Ellen Amond, Jeanne Wilson (Lynn Wilson), brother-in law Tracey Cruey (Wanda Cruey) and Jack Cruey. Diane enjoyed caring for her 19 grandchildren: Chrystal Medlock (Logan Medlock), Bruce Carter, Vincent Carter, Ryan Dell (Megan Dell), Rachael Dell, Craig Williams Jr., Thomas Williams, Jessica Watts (Bryan Watts), Amanda Warner (Bill Warner), Molly Pickard, Gordy Marsh III, Dylan White, Harper Cage, Giddeon Cage, John Marcum IV, Liam Marcum, Karter Marcum and Bella Marcum. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.
A celebration of Life will be held July 18 at Colt Creek Park in Lakeland, Florida. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation in Honor of Diane Cruey. Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation: 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.
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Sandy Bossler
February 24, 2020
Diane was considered a member of my family for a very long time. She was an amazing, kind, loving woman who gave everything she had all the time. Diane was wonderful to my mom and especially my aunt. She always treated me like family and for everything she did and everything thing she was, I am eternally greatful. I wish that I lived closer and that I had kept in better contact. To me she will always be my Aunt. To her family, thank you so much for allowing me to share such an amazing woman. I will always cherish all the memories. My thoughts and prayers with her family.
Erica
February 23, 2020
Diane is my pops (William Wills) sister. I don't remember meeting her as a young child but heard many of great stories and memories. Fly High Our Angel
Angela Ireland
February 22, 2020
Diane was a great person. The best friend of my late mother in law Mary Smith. Diane will be missed
Bev vannoy
February 21, 2020
Short time I knew her she was so full of life
Frances Varela
February 21, 2020
I will miss you my dear friend ❤.
Tammy Fowble
February 21, 2020
I am so sorry Renae, Marlene, Alicia, Mary, and to the rest of the family. Mrs. Diane was truly a beautiful woman- inside and out and she will surely be missed.
Taylor &
February 21, 2020
You will be missed dearly! ❤ Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy!
Jerry &
February 21, 2020
We will miss you! Youll always be in our heart sweet lady, may you Rest In Peace.
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