Mrs. Bessie L. Cruse
(September 22, 1943 - March 30, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 / 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location:
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Tracy and your entire family. Bessie was definitely a big part of my childhood and our memories will forever last. I love you all.
To Tracy, the family and everyone who loved Mrs. Bessie, I extend my deepest condolences and prayers of God’s comforting power.
This was the hardest thing you ever had to do. You made it. Now your healing will start. I know God is with you and especially Mr. Cruse. Stay strong knowing God got you. Love MRS.Dorothy Campbell.
Sending Condolences & Prayers to the family. Mr Cruse, Tracy, Virgil, Brandon, Angela & Jalysa. Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love,and support of those around you, and peace in the cherished memories you hold close. Keeping the family in prayer 🙏🏾❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you today, while you’re in sorrow. 💐🕊
Uncle Morris & Angela,
Sending our deepest love and condolences to you and the family. Aunt Bessie’s love, strength, and spirit will never be forgotten.
Praying for comfort and peace during this time. We love you all.
LaTonya and family
Pop Cox and I offer our love, comfort and sincere prayers for you, Angela, DJ, Aiden and Sherrod. Our God is a God of comfort and we pray that memories of Mom Cruse will bring you peace and comfort.🛐
My sincere condolences to the family.
I love you all, and I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. I pray unceasingly for your family’s strength, comfort and peace. I grieve with you.
To: Rev. Cruse, Angie, Tracy, Jalysa and the entire family of Sis. Bessie Cruse. Bessie was a very sweet Woman of God. She always made us laugh and always had a smile on her face. She will truly be missed. My condolences and prayers are with the entire family. God will carry you through this very difficult time, just hold on to his unchanging hands. God’s love will give you comfort and peace. I love you all!
Sending my deepest condolences to Morris, Tracy, Virgil, Angela, Jalysa, Brandon, and Cruse family. I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Bessie growing up. She was a joy to be around. I’m praying God will comfort you and the family during this difficult time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
To Morris, Jalysa , Tracy , Angela and the rest of the family . My deepest condolences . I’m praying that your heavy hearts can heal in time .
Daddy, Tracy, Angela and family, Bessie will forever be in our hearts. As my stepmother (bonus mom) for 53 years, I’ve only known her to be the sweetest, kindest, and caring person towards us. There are some many wonderful memories we have. May God continue to comfort you all and the family. May she rest in heavenly peace! Love you!
Our Deepest Sympathies Tracy and the entire Carter and Cruse family. My mother, Juanita and I are extremely saddened by the passing of your/our beloved Bessie …😢😔
Please accept this brief comment as a personal expression of our sincere sentiments and condolences. Please also know that I have and will forever remember and LOVE Ms. Bessie and I’m looking forward to seeing her again in heaven! ❤️ 🙏
Please remember that EVERYTHING happens according to God’s Plan and Purpose, so it simply was by His grace and mercy that it was time to bring her home where she is now in a MARVELOUS Place free from pain, infirmities, sadness, etc.!🙌
I LOVE y’all and I’m keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers!🫂❤️💐
There is no bond greater than that between a mother and her children. Tracy and Angela, so seldom do we realize
the importance of small deeds, or to what degree of greatness
unnoticed kindness really is. If roses do grow in heaven, a bunch will be picked and placed in your mom’s arms. She was a Christian Woman and a quiet hero in our neighborhood. Condolences to you and the entire family. Hold on to those beautiful memories of your mom and keep them in your pockets. When times seem hard, pull them out and smile. Always remember the Lord will carry you through the tough times. He will never leave your side. My Love to all of you.
To Morris, Tracy and Angela, my deepest condolences. I will ALWAYS remember Bessie and all our talks and laughs. May God continue to bless you all at this difficult time
Sending Condolences to my Lil sis Tracy,Virgil,Jalysa and Brandon praying for strength and peace, May This SWEET ANGEL RIP love you
My dear sister’s children, know that Bessie is with her older brother, mother and father. As God has welcomed them so shall our heavenly Father welcome us all one day. Be at peace among yourselves and the world for God does so love us all.
To Tracy and Angela along with the entire family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
May God comfort you with His love and peace now and in the days ahead.
With love and prayers,
Arnold Ransom
Uncle Morris and Angela,
Some of our fondest Gary memories include Aunt Bessie. I won’t be able to drive pass a McDonald’s without thinking of her. Take comfort in knowing that “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 God’s word also assures us that we will see her again. 1Thessalonians 4:17 Love you both, Richard and Sandra
Angela,
I’m sending my most deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Remember, earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal and the Lord is with you all. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). May these words bring peace during this difficult time. I love you, sis!
Love,
Porshe Patterson & Family
To the family of Mrs. Bessie Cruse and my sorority sister, Angela Cruse Jones, my sincere condolences and prayers. We love you.
“Thinking of you during this difficult time,” “My deepest condolences for your loss,” and “You are in my prayers”