D. Genevieve Hodgin Cruse, 94, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles "Rush" and Alice Drake Hodgin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth T. Cruse, Sr.; sister, Ruth DeHart; and brothers, William Hodgin, Joe Hodgin, and C.M. Hodgin.

Mrs. Cruse is survived by her son, Dalton Johnson Jr. of Missoula, MO; stepson, Ronald Johnson of Franklin; sister in laws, Barbara Hodgin and Belva Edwards of Franklin. A granddaughter, Shannon Burns of FL; two great grandchildren, Vincent and Brody; special nephew, Lynn Cruse of Franklin; special niece, Sherri Johnson of Franklin, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and family members also survive.

At this time there are no services planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Gillispie Chapel Cemetery, C/O Sue Deal, 731 Jones Creek Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.