Christine Long, 65, Howe, OK, passed away December 12, 2014 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born July 2, 1949, in Heavener, OK, to Billy Joe and Della Mae (Davis) Cruse. She was retired from Bremner Cracker Company and currently working for Wal-Mart.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Phyllis Stewart and a brother William Cruse.
She is survived by two daughters Realisha Curd of Poteau, OK and Stephanie Watts of Howe, OK; four grandchildren, Derrek, Kim, Erin and Alex; two brothers Clay Cruse of Heavener, OK and Billy Cruse of the Philippines; two sisters Kay Cruse and Janice Ford of Howe, OK; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, friends and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Jim Watts, Clay Cruse, Joe Cruse, Justin Cruse, Josh Cruse and Jared Cruse.

Service will be held at 2:00P M, Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Grace Manor Memorial Chapel, Poteau, OK, with Rev. Alvin Branscum officiating. Interment will follow service at Howe Cemetery, Howe, OK. The family will greet friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. You may leave an on-line greeting to the family at www.gracemanorfh.com.