Jane's beauty and infectious personality enriched the lives of everyone she knew, including countless hundreds of children she taught. Jane was retired from operating preschools in Tallahassee, Florida and she was Primitive Baptist. She was the daughter of the late Reuel Cruce, Sr. and Nancy Phillips Cruce and was preceded in death by a brother, Pete Cruce.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Yates of Hot Springs, AR; her children, Yancy and Carey Yates of Lewisburg, TN and Rebecca Yates of Cornersville, TN; one brother, R. E. Cruce, Jr. and wife, Alverne, of Monticello; three sisters, Sarah Marcussen and husband, Wayne, and Thelma Lovett, all of Benton, and Carolyn Cruce of Tallahassee, FL; one granddaughter, Annie, of Cornersville, TN.
Condolences(20)
Justina Brett
Orlando, FL Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Jim, Rebecca, Carey and Yancy,I am so sorry to hear about Jane.She was my first boss but ended up being so much more, she was like family. What a wonderful stong lady she was! I think of Small World quit often. I will always cherish the fond memories of the five and half years I worked there.
Kenneth and Kathryne Crook Burton
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 15, 2009 She is a CROOK cousin (Kathryne)Kenneth remembers her so well from his young days when he lived on the Pevey placel
She will not be forgotten.
Mary Ann Smith
Lake Seminole, GA Saturday, November 14, 2009 Rebecca, Jim, Carey and Yancy, I worked for your mother for years at Small World in Tallahassee. She took me and my two small boys under her wings. She told me I could be or become whatever I wanted to be, and I did, I left Small World, went to work for the Governor of Florida and than when he became Senator I followed him, than went to work for Judges and now carry on with life. She believed in me! She gave so much of herself to help other Mothers, If you had a problem or needed a friend or a shoulder to cry on...she became the strongest shoulder I found! She was a southern lady and a mentor to all, we all learned from her wisdom and the calm person that she was, she will truly be apart of us forever, and I am so sorry, that she left this world but find strength that you will see her again!Suzanne Conner
Tallahasee, FL Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Dear Uncle Jim, Yancy, Carey and Rebecca, I found out that Aunt Jane had died the day she was put to rest. I have been so saddened by this news, she was a remarkable woman, the funniest sense of humor I had ever seen and I will never forget that she gave me a job at Small World when I was young and divorced and a mother to a youngster. I look forward to the day when I see her with our savior Jesus Christ. Much love from my family to yours.Dara Marcus
Denham Springs, LA Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Rebecca, Jim, Carey and Yancy,My girls and I are so sad. My sister Diana just told me today after seeing in the paper. Those years at Small World meant so much to us as all of you do. We will miss her!!! She was an amazing lady!!!
Dara
Diana Janopaul
Tallahassee, FL Wednesday, November 11, 2009 I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I was thinking of Jane the other day and our time at Small World Preschool. She was a kind person and she is remembered with love by my family. DianaMartha Lair Sale
Palm Bay, FL Wednesday, November 11, 2009 As we extend our deepest sympathy for your loss, your family is in our prayers.Mary Ann Peters
Cornersville, TN Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Rebecca, Annie & Family,Me & my family were so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our prayers
Love
Mary Ann, Demi & Family
Small World Girls
Tallahassee, FL Wednesday, November 11, 2009We wre so sorry to hear about Ms. Jane she meant
so much to all of us that work for her for years.
Your all in our hearts, thoughts &
Prayers
Ms. Debbie, Colleen & Rosie
Al Foster
Orlando, FL Wednesday, November 11, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss.I remember Aunt Jane letting us come over and play basketball when we were kids. She would also put up with us running in and out of her house at all hours of the day and feed us if we were hungery. She will be missed by everyone.
Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help. All of you (Yancy, Carey, Rebecca & Uncle Jim) are in our prayers.
Love,
Al, Brenda, Anna & Olivia
small world girls
Tallahassee, TX Wednesday, November 11, 2009Sally Zeegers
Tallahassee, FL Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Jim, Yancy, Carey, Rebecca and Carolyn. We learned about Jane's death this morning and Bert and I are devastated. Jane and I worked side by side for 15 years and our friendship meant the world to me. I will miss my friend for the rest of my life.Charley & Julie Hatley
South Bend, IN Tuesday, November 10, 2009 We did not have the pleasure of knowing Jane but we know her sister Carolyn. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.Gladys Mitchell Youngblood
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 10, 2009 From days at the Montongo School to Sunday afternoon baseball games, Jane & I was there having FUN! She was a sweet person. My sympathy to her entire family.Janie Fuller
Monticello, AR Monday, November 9, 2009 My fondest memories of Jane were our college daysat Arkansas A and M. Jane kept us all in stitches.
She had all the assets of a good teacher. So
sorry to say good bye to a wonderful friend.
Janie Rabb Fuller
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, November 9, 2009 You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy,Janice Gladden McAllister
Connie Miller Dodson
Monticello, AR Monday, November 9, 2009 My deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you strength in this trying time.Harold Powell
, AR Monday, November 9, 2009 I never met Jane but I knew her sister Carolyn. Our prayers are for comfort for Carolyn and the rest of the family and friends who were not ready to say goodbye.Opal Ward
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 8, 2009 I am so sorry to learn of Jane's death. Jane and I go back a long way. She and iwere in the same MHS graduating class and I shared a lot of good times with
her. May God be with her grieving family. I know they loved her very much.
Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Saturday, November 7, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. I have always thought so much of all the siblings in your family. May God be with you during this time.