Jill Elizabeth Cruse

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jill, a beloved soul whose life was full of vibrant color, laughter, and love.  Jill found joy in life's simple pleasures-coloring, playing bingo, and reading her Bible.  She adored flowers, especially her favorite shades of pink and red.  Her greatest pride was her children, whom she never missed a chance to brag about.  She had an unshakable devotion to her late husband, Earl, who loved and spoiled her endlessly.  Their love was a beautiful constant in her life. Jill was rarely seen without her lipstick.  She often said, "You're not ready for the day unless you've got your lipstick and necklace on."  A spirited twin, she shared a special bond with her brother Bill.  Jill could make you laugh out loud-and in the same moment-drive you a little crazy, all in the way only she could.  Her spark was one of a kind.  She treasured her lifelong friendship with her dearest friend, Phyllis Minga, and was deeply cared for in her later years by the staff at Trend Health Nursing Home.  She held a special place in her heart for her favorite physical therapist, Jessie.  Jill was loved by many and will be missed deeply by all who knew her.
Services will be Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00pm at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc.  Bro. Jeff Blackwelder will officiate.  Burial will be in the Cruse Cemetery.  Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors, twin brother, Bill Moore; children, Christina, Patricia, Julie, Noelle and a son; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by, father, Herbert Moore; mother, Margaret Evans Moore; and her husband, Earl.
Pallbearers, Bill Moore, Mario Ultreras, William Holcomb, Rickey Miller, Tim Quarles, Ronnie Jenkins and Shane Brown.
Visitation, noon until service time, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home.