Ethel Vandiford Crusenberry
April 12, 1920 ~ August 4, 2014
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Ethel V. Crusenberry went to be with her Lord on August 4, 2014. She was born April 12, 1920 in Greenville. South Carolina to the late Robert D. and Mary C. Vandiford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Crusenberry; son, Alton (Sonny) Crusenberry; step-mother, Tumpsey P. Vandiford; and brother, Robert Vandiford.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved her family with a passion only surpassed by her love for God. Ethel worked for 30 years as an office Cashier for Rose's Stores. She was also a volunteer at Community Hospital. Ethel was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC for many years where she taught the Beginner Sunday School and touched the lives of hundreds of children.
She leaves to cherish her memory: daughters and son-in-law, Janice C. and Jim Howell, Judy C. and Don Rogers; daughter-in-law, Claudia W. Crusenberry; sister, Dorothy Vandiford. She is also survived by grandchildren, James and Kathryn Crusenberry, Michael Crusenberry, Scott and Amy Rogers, Kelly and Mike Anderson; great-grandchildren, Stephen Crusenberry, Katie Crusenberry, Jessica Rogers, Jonathan Rogers, Cara Waddell, Jenna Waddell, and Sophia Anderson; great-great-grandson, Dominic Shapiro.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, NC from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. A celebration of Ethel's life will be held Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:00 am at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1825 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Walker and Nash General 3rd floor Nursing Staff for their care of Mother. We would also like to say a special thanks to the Staff of Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro for their loving care of our mother.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ethel's name to First Free Will Baptist Church, Post Office Box 483, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Ct, Goldsboro, NC 27534.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 8/6, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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First Free Will Baptist Church
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Rocky Mount , NC 27803
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Thursday 8/7, 11:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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My heart goes out to Janice, Jim, Judy,& all the family of Ms. Ethel, she was a very fine lady!! I remember a long time back as I meet her, there was a bond between us, that I have never been able to explain!! I have just always felt a closeness to her that I cannot tell you why, except she was an exceptional lady!!! Tnere is no doubt in my mind that she is now on the otherside of Jordan, rejoicing with loved ones gone on before!!! There is a longing in my heart to one day rejoice with her & the many loved ones gone before!!! May I also say she was ever so loved by her family, who did everything they could to make her days as peaceful as possible!! I am so very sorry I cannot come in at this time to pay my respects to the family!! I love you all very much & you are in my thoughts & prayers!!! Love in Christ, Rev. & Shirley Sizemore W.V.
Such a special Lady entered into the presence of the Lord on August 4. Her sunset here on earth was a glorious sunrise in Heaven. May God grant you peace was you walk this road of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember working with Ms. Crusenberry at Rose’s She was always such a delight to see and always had a kind word to say. May she rejoice in Heaven. scott joyner
I’ve never called her my mother-in-law or made mother-in-law jokes about her because to me she was my OTHER mother. Jan & I shared many trips with Mother to the mountains & to S.C. and I always enjoyed her dry wit and enjoyed sharing the love of Jesus. Sharing her home-going was a special event in my life and I will never forget it.I am so thankful to have been a part of her life for all these years. Our loss on this earth is Heavens gain.
Mrs. Crusenberry was a very fine Christian lady who sit an example of how we should all live our lives. I always referred to her as My Sunday School Teacher because I was one of those little ones she taught in the Beginner Sunday School Class at the old church on Cokey Road and I remember her being there during Bible School too. My sisters and brother were in her classes and so were our children in later years. She was such a precious, sweet, and caring person and will never be forgotten by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. I know she’s in heaven today walking the streets of gold and singing with the other angels. One of the greatest blessings is that she has a new body now and that she is in the arms of Jesus! My thoughts and prayers go out to Janice, Buddy, Judy, Don, and the rest of the family. I know all of you will carry those sweet memories in your hearts until you see her again.
Will miss her hugs, but know she is in a better place giving hugs to her loved one. We on earth will have to wait our time to meet with her and praise our lord together again. To the family my heart felt sympathy for loss of your mother and friend. God bless and keep you all safe. Janice Squires
My sincere condolences to the Crusenberry family for your loss. Certainly Ethel will be missed! During this time of sorrow, mediating on the promises that Jehovah has in his word the Bible about the end of death(Isa. 258), and being able to see our dead loved ones again(Acts 2415), can truly give us comfort(2 Cor. 13, 5)! We can have confidence in Jehovah promises, because he doesn’t lie-Titus 12! Feel free to go to our website http://www.jw.org and go to Publications, and then go to Books and Brochures and search for the book What Does The Bible Really Teach and read chapter 6 Where are The dead as well as Chapter 7 Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died. I know you will find the Bible based information to be encouraging. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [emailprotected] May your family be comforted!
II would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May Jehovah, the God of all comfort, help your family during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1 3-4 Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.