Patricia Florence "Patti" Bruce

Patricia Florence "Patti" Bruce obituary

Patricia Florence "Patti" Bruce

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The Wood Mortuary, Inc.

300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

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Patricia Bruce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. - Greer on Dec. 4, 2025.
Patricia Florence "Patti" Bruce, 72, passed away December 3, 2025.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Homer Leon "Jiggs" Bruce and the late Florence Elizabeth Harbin Bruce, she was a retired dispatcher with Swafford Trucking Inc. and Spartan Express; and was a member of Faith Methodist Church.

Patti was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She was known for her strength, wit, and unwavering support of those she loved. Over the years, she raised and cared for a variety of animals, from spirited horses to loyal dogs, each one becoming part of her extended family. Her home was always filled with the sound of hooves, paws and the joy that came with them

Surviving are her brother, Hugh Bruce (Lila) of Greer; a niece Julie Upton (Jason) of Greer; and a nephew Neil Bruce (Jessica) of Greer; and three great nephews, Maddox, Collier and Beau.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel, conducted by Dr. Drew Hines.

Visitation will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made to Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

8

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Wood Mortuary, Inc.

300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

Send Flowers

Dec

8

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

The Wood Mortuary Chapel

300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.