Jillian Jean Crusen

Jillian Jean Crusen, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Born to parents Kenneth Crusen and Barbara Howell, Jill came into this world on July 31, 1985 in Cumberland County, NC.  

Jillian is survived by her parents, Kenneth Crusen and Barbara Howell; a daughter, Kiley Crusen; uncles, Richard Crusen, Christopher Crusen, Ronald Lee Howell, and Billy Joe Howell; aunts, Mickey Skipper, Marcia Schornak, Deborah Richards, Diane Powell, and Paula Lynn Turner; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Erwin And Shirley Crusen; maternal grandparents, Donald Lee and Dorothy Elizabeth Howell; uncles Terry Crusen and Larry Crusen, Jackie Ernest Tidwell and Michael D. Howell.

Jill attended Northwood Academy in Fayetteville, NC and Cape Fear Christian Academy in Erwin, NC.  She was very active in her younger years, taking karate lessons and dance.  She played softball and basketball, was a cheerleader in school and excelled in competitive gymnastics, attaining a level 8 gymnast.  She loved butterflies, flowers, working crafts and photography, listening to music, going to the beach, and hanging out with her friends. 

Jillian was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 at 11:00am at the Dunn Funeral Home of Erwin Chapel in Erwin, NC.

Dunn Funeral Home of Erwin is honored to serve the family of Jillian Crusen.

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