Mrs. Della Haygood Atwood Cruse, age 89, of Marietta, passed away peacefully February 15, 2018. She was the proud owner of Atwood’s beauty shop for over 50 years. She was active in the community; starting the Ladies Monthly Birthday Club, member of the Cartersville Order of Eastern Star #329 and East Cobb United Methodist Church. Mrs. Cruse was involved in her community with Girl Scouts, PTA, charitable organizations for children, and offering donations and free haircuts to anyone in need.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands; Samuel H. Atwood, G W Cruse and a daughter, Janet Della Atwood Bishop.
Survived by her daughters, Joan Atwood Kennett, Frances Atwood Hebb; brother, James Haygood; sisters, Flora Thomas, Slyvia Wood; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday Feb. 20 at 12 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Brad Parkhurst officiating.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 11 AM until 12 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Those who desire may make contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Ctr E, Atlanta, GA 30346 or at www.alz.org/georgia.
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