ELIZABETH "LIBBY" ANN TEFFETELLER CRUZE

On December 24th, 2024, Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Teffeteller

Cruze of Maryville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the age

of 65. She was a beloved mama, mamaw, aunt, sister and

cousin.  She was also known affectionately by her "kids", for

over three decades of driving a school bus, simply as "Miss

Libby," and did whatever she could to ensure that every child that

crossed her threshold was safe, healthy and happy.  Libby was preceded in death by her husband Andrew

Jackson "Jack" Cruze, parents Edna "June" (Owens) and George "GD" Teffeteller, sister MaryKatherine

Teffeteller, brother Robert Alan "Robbie" Teffeteller, sister Sandra Gail "Sandy" (Teffeteller) Carter and

brother Gerald Lynn "Jerry" Teffeteller.  She is survived by her daughter Aimee (Aaron), her sons

James "Jim" (Savannah), Jeremy, Andrew (Rachel), stepdaughter Kandice, s ister Debbie (Floyd "Red"),

brother George "Junior" (Ginger), grandchildren Jayme, Isabelle, Zoey, Harrison, Jacklyn, Elijah, Jacob,

Winter, Jackson "JT", Ariella and Baker, nieces Melissa (Shiva), Paula Renee, Carolyn Michelle, and

nephew Patrick David, as well as beloved cousins, Christine, Diana, Billy, Jeff and Loretta Faye, uncle

Ray Owens, bonus granddaughter Emily and best friend Scott Jones.

The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Home in Maryville, Tennessee on Saturday

January 4th at 5pm with a memorial service to follow at 7pm with Pastor Robert Burns officiating.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made

to St. Jude in her honor at www.stjude.org/donate or by phone at (800) 805-5856. Arrangements made by Miller Funeral Home 915 W. Broadway Maryville, TN 37801.