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Elouise Smith Bruce

  • February 9, 1929 - February 26, 2010
  • Cleveland, Mississippi
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“I miss you Mom !Theres not a day that goes by that your not in my thoughts. Every flower blooming every bird singing I think of you. I know how much...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Pat Hodges - daughter

“Wanda, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Having lost my mother in 2001, I can not only sympathize with you, but also I can...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Ann Powell Jabbour - MS

“Thinking about you and your family Doris Bennett ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Doris Bennett - Independence, OH

“Wanda, you and your family are in my prayers. ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Mrs. J. H Shumaker - Leland, MS

“Aunt Elouise was a beautiful women inside and out. She always had a smile on her face and could make anyone smile with her. Uncle Johnny - you all...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Dawn Lamb James - Brandon, MS

“Pat, i am so sorry about your mom. this is a most difficult time and i hope you find peace. i have learned thru the past 2 1/2 years since losing my...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: linda skellion fryery - cleveland, MS

“Sorry for your loss,You are in our prayers. ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: J ames and Gay salley - Boyle, MS

“Wanda and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. As you know...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Janie Givens Miller - Memphis, TN


Elouise Smith Bruce, 81, of Cleveland died Friday, February 26, 2010 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Weaver, assisted by Rev. Jim Bruce. Burial will follow in North Cleveland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bruce was born on February 9, 1929 to Tom Smith and Ora Belle Slayton Smith. She attended school in Pace and worked at the sewing factory in Drew and Gold Star Market in Cleveland. She married John Bruce on July 10, 1949.

Survivors include her husband John Bruce of Cleveland; three daughters, Wanda Arbogast of Greenville; Teresa Moses of Ruleville; Pat Hodges of Chattanooga, TN; a brother, Billy Smith of Quitman; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Timmy Hodges, Bill Moses, Charles Arbogast, A.W. Parks, Blake Moon and Allen Palmer.