Patricia Ann Nowlen Cruce
March 4, 1958 - May 5, 2023
Patricia Ann Nowlen Cruce, age 65, of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away at her home Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born March 4, 1958, in Drew County, Arkansas to the late Fred Nowlen and Kathleen Williams Nowlen. Pat was employed with Burlington Industries in Monticello until they closed and then went on to work for Union Rescue Missions. She was a member of New Life Assembly of God Church in Monticello. She loved fishing, cooking, and her weenie dogs, but her greatest love was spending time with her only grandchild, Ali Jo Cruce. Pat wrote her greatest inspiration in her life was Mr. William Tolette who helped her when she was down to believe in herself again. Mr. William and his wife Rhonda led her to the Lord.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Cruce, Sr.; one son, Leslie Cruce; sister, Viola Lowery; brothers-in-law, James Lowery and Ronnie Boykin; nephews, Kerry and Andy Boykin; and a great nieces, Taylor and Kara Boykin.
Pat is survived by her son Marshall ''Wayne'' Cruce and wife Sissy of Monticello; granddaughter, Ali Jo Cruce; nephew, Art Lowery; two sisters, Betty Knobloch and husband Buddy and Kathy Boykin; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel with Bro. Tim Parke officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Please sign Mrs. Pat's guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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