Margaret "Maggie" Jean Cruse

Margaret (Maggie) Jean Serio Cruse, 62, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2011. She was born in Houston on September 23,1948. Margaret selflessly dedicated her life to her two children and family. She was smarter than she

would give herself credit for, more beautiful than she would admit, more loving than anyone could deserve, and will be missed more than she will ever know. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Serio. She is survived by her children,

Veronica Cruse Powell and Joseph Edward Blaine Cruse; mother, Betty Martin Serio; sister, Janis Marie Serio Doré; grandchildren, Loni Gail Powell, Roger Bennett Powell Jr., Ryker Blaine Powell, and Emma Joy Cruse; Son-in-law,

Roger Bennett Powell Sr.; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial Services will be held at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Liver Foundation, (liverfoundation.org).