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Mary Ann Cruse, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Bridge City, Texas, on October 22, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1933, to Collis Melvin Williamson and Gladys Ola Dimsky Williamson.

Mary Ann began studying piano at an early age and developed a lifelong love for the piano and sacred music, which she expressed faithfully for over sixty years by serving as Church Pianist, particularly at First Baptist Church of Bridge City, where she was a member since 1958.

She is survived by her three children, Raye Ann Swarts (Chris) of Sulphur, LA, Tyler Jay Stagg of Bridge City, and Sylvia Gaye Gisclar of Bridge City; and sister, Martha Lou Byrd, and her family all of Oklahoma.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, George Allyson Cruse.

A private graveside service was held at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.