Virginia Lee Cruse age 89 of Casa passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Perry County Nursing Center. She was born January 15, 1931 in Roland, Arkansas to the late Virgil Whitt and Cassie Williams Whitt. She was a member of the Oppelo First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and father of her children, Eugene Bentley; second husband, Estel Cruse; brothers, Virgil Whitt Jr., Aubrey Whitt, Ray Whitt; sisters, Kay Grice, Phyllis Ryles and one great granddaughter, Michelle Tanner.

Survivors include her children, Peggy Tanner (Jackie) of Casa, Richard Bentley of Oppelo; brothers, Larry Whitt (Marilyn), Russell Whitt (LaWanda) and Wayne Whitt (Sue) of Cabot; sisters, Oma Quinn of Conway, Lynda Mackey of Jacksonville; one sister-in-law, Lita Whitt; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and many stepchildren and step grandchildren.

Funeral services will be officiated by Gene Tanner and Brad Underwood at 10:00A.M., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Oppelo First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Saturday, 9:00A.M. to 10:00A.M. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in Casa Cemetery.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com