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Ruby Bruce Obituary

Ruby L. Bruce PORTSMOUTH - Ruby Lois Bruce, 91, of the 4400 block of South St., died Thursday, June 10, 2010 in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Wayne County, Georgia, she worked for Rental Uniform Service for many years and was a member of Portsmouth Assembly of God. She was predeceased by her husband, Houston H. Bruce; her parents, Jefferson Rollins and Ethel Herrin McCormick; a son, Charles J. Bruce; and her twin sister, Ruth Blu. Survivors include a daughter, Betty J. Harrison and husband William of Portsmouth; four grandchildren, Kathy A. Willis and husband Harvey, William H. Harrison Jr. and wife Candis, David C. Harrison and wife Chrissy and Daniel W. Harrison; and eight great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicole, Chace, Cameron, Conner, Chad, Trevor and Brandon. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, in Portsmouth Assembly of God by the Rev. Homer Peterson Jr. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 11, 2010.

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Greg Phelps

June 11, 2010

Dear Betty and Family,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. I still remember going over to your mother's house to pick peanuts in the fields. What a treat! We know she is rejoicing with her Savior!

John and Joyce Rozier

June 11, 2010

Praying for your family. We feel like we just lost a member of our family also. We had a lot of good time with Sister Bruce over the last 50 years. In Church, at the Ashland campground, and one of her favorites "eating out". May God comfort you all at this time.

Cindee Harrison

June 11, 2010

Love and Comforting Prayers to all of the family. What a great Saint of God, she blessed me so much when she shouted!! Some of my 1st experiences in Pentecost...I'll look for you Sis. Bruce over yonder!!

Debbie Rozier

June 11, 2010

Sister Bruce you were one of my first Adult friends. I knew you as a little girl. We sang together in Church. You are a part of who I am, LOVE DEB

Amy Williams

June 11, 2010

Dear Betty and Family,
May God be especially near to you during this time of grief. I know your Mom is happier than she's ever been! This is the moment we are all pressing towards, but it sure leaves our flesh hurting!
She will surely be missed by everyone but especially you and yours!
She was a wonderful Christian and leaves a great legacy!
Rev. 21:"And God shall wipe away all tears...."
Love, Amy and John Williams

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