Elouise Cruise Hudson, age 82, of Pensacola passed away on Dec. 19, 2013. Elouise was a passionate and longtime member of the Bible Baptist Church in Pensacola. She loved reading the bible and learning the scriptures under the tutelage of Dr. Peter S. Ruckman and Pastor Brian Donovan. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her parents Emmit and Lessie Cruise; son Donald Hagan; three brothers, Doug, Rolin, and Tommy Cruise. She is survived by her children, Linda (Duaine) Neubauer, Judy (Gary) Pickett, Greg Hagan, Calvin (Lisa) Hagan, Theresa Allen; daughter-in-law, Susan Hagan; sister, Hazel Blocker; 3 brothers, David Cruise, Paul (Mary) Cruise, Jerry (Liz) Cruise; two sisters-in-laws, Linda Cruise and Patsy Cruise; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She loved her family and they her. She will be deeply missed. Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with burial to follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
