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Edith Bruce Obituary

Edith Louise Bruce

Knoxville, TN

Edith Louise Bruce, age 91 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away at 3:20 AM March 1, 2018. Mrs. Bruce was born August 3, 1926 to Hubert Roscoe and Myrtle Marie Ingram. She attended Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willis Bruce Junior, and daughter Teresa L. Settle. Survivors include daughter Peggy Moates and husband Jerry of New Market, Tennessee, son Willis Bruce and wife Deborah of Sweetwater, Tennessee, Rick Settle, son-in-law of Knoxville, Tennessee. Grandchildren include, Ben Moates and wife Alice of Round Rock, Texas, Heather Broussard and husband William of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jennifer Easterly and husband Jeff of Alcoa, Tennessee, Allison Lafollette and husband Jerry of Knoxville, Tennessee. Great grandchildren include Bailey and Madeline Moates, Elizabeth, Sophia, Margaret, and Mary Catherine Easterly, Shelby and Caroline Lafollette. Edith was retired from BellSouth as a telephone operator and worked for 16 years as a switchboard operator at Jefferson ward. She has a special gift of communication, was an excellent cook, and a talented musician and singer. She will be missed by all. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Sweetwater Memory Chapel in Sweetwater, TN with the Funeral Service at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Jimmy Jackson will be officiating. Interment to follow in Sweetwater Memorial Park.

Sweetwater Memory Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Mar. 2, 2018.
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Sending love and hugs to all of the family... i know Edith is dancing in heaven with her loved ones, and most especially Teresa! May these thoughts bring your family comfort and peace. Fond memories of a beach trip with this family! just know your are in my thoughts and prayers!

Cathy Racich

March 3, 2018

Cathy Racich

March 3, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

March 2, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

March 2, 2018

Sure will miss our little neighbor.

Randy and Shannon Lovelace

March 2, 2018

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