Carolyn Kruse, of Alexander, ascended into heaven on October 25, 2026. She was born in Faulkner County, Arkansas on September 6, 1945 and lived in Damascus, Arkansas as a young child. Living a full life of 81 years. She was born to Clomer Doyle Ward Sr. and Gladys May Ward.

She lived in Harmony Grove where she attended school and then lived in Bryant after marriage and the remaining years of her life. She graduated from Harmony Grove High School on May 23, 1963. She worked at the First Missionary Baptist Church as a kindergarten teacher for several years. She also worked as a travel agent and Owned Point to Point Travel Service in Bryant. She spent many years as a homemaker where she spent much of her time loving her grand and great grandchildren.

She attended First Baptist Church in Bryant for over 60 years. She sang in the choir and was very active in the church. She attended Sunday School and raised her children to love the Lord. She was a true example of a Christian mother. She also loved spending summers on the lake with her family and enjoyed sitting in the swing and watching the kids fishing, swimming, and just enjoying everything that the lake had to offer her and her family. Some of the fondest memories were spent at the lake with family.

She was married to her loving husband, Fred Bernard Kruse, for 61 years. They had 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. She enjoyed rocking babies, singing lullabies and reading storybooks. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with friends and family and absolutely loved watching the Carol Burnett Show.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clomer Doyle Ward Sr. and Gladys May Ward, her sister Mary Jane Ward, her husband Fred Kruse Jr and her brother, Tommy Ward (Margaret Ward).

She is survived by her brother Clomer Ward (Betty Ward), brother Bobby Ward (Marjorie Ward), Daughters Tina Copeland, (William), Tamara Sullivan (Jarrod), and her brother- in-law, John Kruse. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Patrick Copeland, Karissa Howard (Michael Baker), Devin Howard (Maci) and her great grandchildren Kylee Copeland, Karson Howard, Lorali Howard, Kruse Baker and Heidi Howard.

There will be a visitation at First Baptist Church in Bryant on HWY 5 North on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 AM and the funeral will be held directly after at 11:00 AM. There will be a graveside service at Pinecrest Cemetery directly after.