Ruby Bruce Obituary
Ruby Mae Bruce was born November 24, 1941 in Wilson, Oklahoma to Washing and Wynema (Leader) Kelley. She passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Okemah at the age of 82.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy Don Bruce; one sister, Coleen Hill and four brothers, Richard, Eugene and Washington Kelley and Doug Starr.
Survivors include her son, Michael Watson of Okemah; two daughters, Neenah Watson of Okemah and Lisa Watson of Henryetta and five grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. Wallace Gambler.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Earl Kelly
January 23, 2024
As children, we ran through the woods at their home. Her dad was my uncle, we were always around their family. I remember all the fun filled days as children, many laughs, pranks we pulled on each other, as kids do. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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