Mary Bruce

Obituary of Mary "Frances" Bruce

Mary "Frances" Bruce, 88, of Columbia, SC, passed away January 2, 2021. She was born on May 26, 1932 in Denison, TX to the late Emmett  Elliott Spears and Aline Denson Pyles. She was married to Billy Ray Bruce for 60 years until his death in 2013. Frances worked for the Department of Social Services for many years. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, taking bus tours and short cruises. They were active in square dancing for a few years. It wook the combined efforts of two health issues-one of mind and one of body- to eventually claim the life of such a strong personality and spirit. 

She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Bruce Funderburk; two sons, David Bruce and Gary Bruce (Laurie); her grandson, Brett Funderburk; and her brother, John David Spears (Joyce).

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two sibilings, Richard Spears and Jeanette Spears.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 140 Stoneridge Drive #210, Columbia, SC 29210.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Ms. Doris Williams for the love and care given to Frances. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11am in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com

Tuesday
5
January

Graveside Service

11:00 am
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
803-776-1092
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