Cruzita Martinez McClendon

Born on January 10, 1940, in Chimayo, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Eliseo R. Martinez and Alicia Martinez.

Also preceding her in death were three siblings and her husband, Danny McClendon.

Crusita worked as a CNA for many years and was of the Catholic faith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeff Turner (Teresa), Debra Fischer (Harry), Sandra Scrimgeour, John Turner and Gail Pender; step-daughter, Sabrina Kerley (Steve) and her siblings, Reuben Martinez, Corine Serna (Lionel), Mary Romero, and Angelica Romero.

Her grandchildren further survive her: Jeremy Turner (Tracy), Angela Taylor, Amanda Crump (Todd), Michael Fischer (Ashley), Nick Jackson (Tara), Stephanie Jackson, and Shannon Jackson and fourteen great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Northcrest Chapel of Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to Liberty HomeCare & Hospice ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

2334 South 41 Street • Wilmington, NC 28403 (www.libertyhomecare.com).

The family would to offer their deepest appreciation to the staff, nurses and doctors of Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and to Liberty Hospice & Palliative Care at Rowan for their continued love, and support given to their mother and family.

A special thanks to Pam Boulware for her exceptional love and devotion shown over the years to Cruzita.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McClendon family.