Heather Bruce Obituary
Heather was born on March 5, 1978, in Magee, MS. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Ferguson, and her mother, Sherry Johnson Hylender.
Heather was a 1996 graduate of Magee High School. She spent most of her life in Magee, MS, until she moved to Ripley, MS, in 2019.
She prided herself in her two girls. A friend of Heather's once said, "The first thing anybody learns about her is how much she loves her girls and how proud she is of them both!"
She is survived by her two daughters, Shelby and Ashley Bruce; granddaughter, Willow Grace Tew; three siblings; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Magee City Cemetery.
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