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1936 - 2009
 BETTY ANNE ELLIS BRUCE, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Hospice of Huntington. She was born January 1, 1936, in Lawrence County, Ohio, to the late Russell B. and Anna Smoot Ellis. Betty grew up in Proctorville, Ohio, and moved to Huntington in 1948. She graduated salutatorian of the 1953 class at Huntington High School, and also graduated from Wiseman Business College. She was the office manager for 20 years with Coffey Surgical Office in Huntington. Betty was a dedicated wife and loving mother. She was a devoted member of Second Presbyterian Church, and member of several service organizations, including Cabell Wayne Association of the Blind, the Teubert Foundation Board, and past president and emeritus member of Pilot Club of Huntington. She is survived by her husband, John R. Bruce, Jr., and son J. Robert Bruce, III and his wife Patti of Huntington, two grandchildren, John R. Bruce, IV and Lindsay Ann Marie Bruce; one sister, Jessie E. Fortner; sister-in-law, Rilla Bruce Kilver; and several nieces and nephews: Shirley Perego, Willa Jean Lusk, Russ Allen Fortner, Mike Fortner, Debbie Ferguson, Tammy Ballengee, Roberta Ackerman and John F. Kilver. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Second Presbyterian Church, Huntington, W.Va., by Rev. David Richards. Burial will follow in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Cabell Wayne Association of the Blind (Building Fund), Pilot Club of Huntington, and the Second Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. The family would like to give a special thanks to the fourth floor-south Team 1 staff at St. Marys Hospital, and to the staff of Hospice of Huntington for their loving care and support. Mrs. Bruce will be taken to the church one hour before service. |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Valorie Dennison
Tuesday December 8, 2009 at
4:56 AM
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May God provide you comfort and strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a privilege to care for Mrs. Bruce.
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Shelby Riddle
Tuesday December 1, 2009 at
4:21 PM
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John:
I am so sorry I did not know that Betty had passed away until yesterday - or I would have been there. She was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed seeing and talking to her.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Shelby
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Mabel Saunders Little
Monday November 30, 2009 at
1:55 PM
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John, we were saddened to learn of Betty's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mabel & Carl Little
Arlington, TX
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Sunday November 29, 2009 at
5:14 PM
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Patti; Richard are so sorry we could not make the trip to Huntington again. What a sad time for you and your family. Losing your mother just such a short time ago this must be the hardest time for all of you. Robert you were so good to help lindy wheN Patti'S mother was so ill. We really can't beleive this has happen so fast. We send our sincerest sympathy to you and your loving family . Uncle Richard and Aunt Nita .
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Peggy, Derrick & Mason Mynes
Sunday November 29, 2009 at
8:49 AM
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Please know we love you guys and you are very close to our hearts. We will be praying for you.
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Linda Albasha
Saturday November 28, 2009 at
7:30 PM
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John, Robert , Patti, John Robert,Lindsay and the entire family...I was very sorry to hear about Betty.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time of sadness.
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Beth Kilgore
Saturday November 28, 2009 at
8:36 AM
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Robert and Patti,
My thoughts and prayers are with ou and the entire famil during this difficult time.
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Rev. Gene Stephenson
Saturday November 28, 2009 at
12:35 AM
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John I am Very sorry to read about Betty. My prayers are with you.
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RON & MELINDA WILKES
Friday November 27, 2009 at
9:03 PM
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JOHN & FAMILY,PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES IN LOSS OF YOUR WIFE,MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
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