Frances Cusick

Frances Belle Cusick, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Henry Clyde and Henrietta Cabell Crownover, and the widow of 1SG Clifton E. Cusick. Mrs. Cusick is survived by her sons, Clifton C. Cusick and wife, Gwen of Stafford County, and W. Gregory Cusick and wife, Vickie of Heathsville; a daughter, Kathy C. Russell of Colonial Heights; six grandchildren, Greg Russell of Colonial Heights, Phillip Cusick of Colorado, Jamie Rakes of Prince George, Stephanie Cusick of Colorado, McKenzie Cusick of Tappahannock, and Sara Cusick of Stafford County; seven great-grandchildren; a special friend and caregiver, Tommy Atkinson. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805.