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Ruth Bruce Obituary
DURHAM, NC - Mrs. Ruth Rebecca Oliver Bruce, age 112, passed away on April 8, 2011 in NC.
She is survived by her son, Harold D. Bruce; daughter, Willie Bruce Saddler; six grandchildren, LaWanda (Sais) Kamalidiin, Eddie (Pearl) Saddler, Jr., Ingrid Saddler-Walker, Brian (L-Tonya) Bruce, Sr., James Bruce, Sr. and Margaret Johnson; fourteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Ollie Robinson Brown Memorial Chapel of Marcus D. Brown Funeral Home. The interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Fisher Funeral Parlor (Durham, NC) in charge of arrangements – Marcus D. Brown Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
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Michael Mobley
April 16, 2011
Mr Ed and Pearl I am In prayer for you and your loved ones today
Gloria Brown
April 15, 2011
To the family of Ms. Bruce -
The best Coconut Pound Cake I EVER had was baked by Ms. Bruce. May God be with all during this difficult time.
mattie,corey,melissa,alexia,andmatthais julien
April 15, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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