Kathryn Cruse

Kathryn Barringer Cruse, 87, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at CMC NorthEast. She was born on May 3, 1923 in Rowan County to the late Albert Sidney and Martha Genevia Miller Barringer. She was an active member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church and worked in various hosiery mills in the area. Kathryn, along side with her husband, the late Fred Cruse, owned and operated the Rimertown Ball Field. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Oscar Cruse, who passed away February 6, 1998; son, Lannie Alton Cruse, Sr.; brothers, Luther, Hubert, Glenn, Ross, and Berry Barringer; and sister, Ruby Rimer. A visitation will be held at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 9:30 until 10:30 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Gene C. Bost officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. At other times, the family will be meeting at home. She is survived by her son, Vyron Cruse, of Bedford, VA; daughter, Kathy LaGamba, of Vale; brother, Banks Barringer, of Rockwell; daughter-in-law, Jackie Cruse, of Concord; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Memorials may be made to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 4500 Rimer Road, Concord, NC 28025.