Velma Lee Bruce

Velma Lee Bruce was born in Montgomery, TX, January 19, 1932. She passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at home March 15, 2023.

Velma retired after 33 years of service, working for TDCJ. After her retirement she became very active in her community affairs. She volunteered her service for Farris Cemetery keeping all records and financial affairs true and correct.  For more than 45 years she has been dedicated to the cemetery grounds keeping and its upkeep. She was the records keeper for the Community Center and managed the overseeing of the building and grounds as well as the financial records.  Velma was a strong Christian woman she was a faithful member of Farris Chapel Global Methodist Church. For many years she has again been the keeper of all financial records, bookkeeping, investing, and overseeing the church’s well-being. She was the best cook ever and made many delicious dinners for family and friends to enjoy.

Velma is preceded in death by her beloved husband Henry Bruce, son Joey Bruce, sister Addie May Davis, brothers Clifford and Robert Ellington.

Velma leaves many cherished memories for her son Harold Bruce; four grandchildren Angela Bruce, Joey Bruce, Lisa Castleberry and Jennifer Bruce; nine great grandchildren Brittany, Courtney, Michael, Lauren, Jared, Mandy, Taylor, Alexandra and Owen; and six great-great grandchildren Mya, D.J., Marc, Stone, Lucca, and Avery.

We can tell many good stories about our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother she has left us with so many treasures that we can hold dear to our heart forever. Our family comes from a long line of LOVE!