Ina Fay Alexander Cude Bussell, a beloved resident of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a brief hospital stay. She was 90 years old.
Born in Olney, Texas, on August 1, 1934, Ina grew up with a love for life and a warm, giving spirit. She graduated from Olney High School and later married the love of her life, James Vance Cude, on June 5, 1953. Together, they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Ina was a talented seamstress who worked for many years at Custom Draperies, where she took great pride in her craft. Outside of work, she found joy in bingo, visiting casinos, dancing, and gardening. She especially loved hosting big family holiday dinners, bringing everyone together with her delicious cooking and warm hospitality.
Ina’s kindness, sense of fun, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
Ina is survived by daughter Linda Mikesell; grandchildren, Stephanie Mikesell (Jay), Gary Alan Echols (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Jordan Boles, Alexis Boles, Breanna Cooper (James); great-great-grand daughter, Harmony and Rythem Moore; bonus granddaughter Chrystal Dixon and grandson-in-law Calvin Cooper
She is preceded in death by her Husband James Cude; daughter, Brenda Echols; granddaughter, Courtney Brunson; great grandson, Elijah Cooper; previous husband, Ray Bussell; as well as 7 brothers and sisters and many friends.
A funeral service for Ina will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Following the funeral will be a committal service at 2:00 PM at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012.
Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.grandprairiefh.com
