Carolyn Ann Cruea, 75, of Troy, Ohio died on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at her residence after a year long battle with cancer. She was born on April 23, 1930 in Troy, Ohio to the late Clyde E. and Nannie M. Dorsey Watkins. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, James C. Beal. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Paul E. Cruea; tow sons and daughter-in-laws; Scott and Kendra Beal of Piqua, OH; Jamie and Anne Beal of Springfield, OH; step-daughter; Mrs. Gary Deby Jenkins; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Troy VFW Auxillary and a member of the First United Church of Christ, Troy, OH. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and traveling. She was a graduate of Troy High School; and attended Dayton Business College. She retired in 1992 as Sr. Shipping Clerk with PMI after 26 years of service. Prior to PMI, she had worked at BF Goodrich, Troy, OH. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2006 @ 10:30AM at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with the Revs. Al & Carol Bastin officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. Friends may call on the family, Friday, April 21, 2006 from 5-8Pm at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.