B. Joan Cruea, 92, of Gas City, passed away at 1:05 am on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Twin City Healthcare in Gas City. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Saturday, March 30, 1929, to Edward “Ted” and Dorothy (Burris) Barton. On May 7, 1952, she married Norman Cruea, who preceded her in 1973.
Joan graduated from Gas City High School Class of 1947. She worked in the selecting department for 18 years with Owens Illinois and SCM until her retirement in 1983.
Joan is survived by two daughters, Tonia (Richard) Teegarden of Gas City and Carol (White) Slagle of Gas City; brother, Larry (June) Barton of Kokomo; five grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward “Ted” Benjamin Barton and Dorothy Irene Barton; her husband, Norman Cruea; two daughters, Rita Cruea-Drake and Kay Ann Cruea-Blaser; three sisters, Maxine Southworth, Jean Bigger, and Rita Vetor; brother, Ralph Barton; and a grandson, Bradley Edward Blaser.
At Joan’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
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