Lucille Katherine Bruce, age 95 passed away on May 22, 2019. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and loved playing Friday night cards, dancing, parties, sewing, and working in her yard. Lucille served in the United States Army during WWII. Lucille was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church for 66 years, and also was a member of OLOM Lady's Altar Society and Catholic Daughters.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband William "Billy" Bruce; parents, James E. and Nellie Babin; brothers, JW Babin, Andrew Babin; sisters, Rita Smith, Ernie Krumm.
Lucille is survived by her three children, Lillard Bruce (Sandra), Linda Falcon (Don), Ralph Bruce (Patti); grandchildren, Janell Falcon, Amy Crochet, Ricky Falcon, Ann Bercegeay, Shaun Bruce, Tyler Bruce; great-grandchildren, Hunter Crochet, Thomas Falcon, Gracie Bercegeay, Lanie Bercegeay, Madeline Falcon, Carson Bruce.
Pallbearers honoring Lucille Bruce will be Lillard Bruce, Ralph Bruce, Ricky Falcon, Shaun Bruce, Tyler Bruce, Hunter Crochet, and Thomas Falcon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Don Falcon, Phil Eckert, Ronnie Eckert, and Bruce Eckert.
Gift-carriers will be Gracie Bercegeay, Lanie Bercegeay, and Madeline Falcon.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the family to the staff of Old Jefferson Community Care Center and Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for the loving care given to mom.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association and The Alzheimer's Association.
Officiating the Funeral Service will be Father Cleo Milano.
Mom, your life was a blessing; your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure, your loving family. We Love You.
A visitation will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church from 11am-12pm with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12pm. 445 Marquette Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Burial will follow Mass at Greenoaks Memorial Park 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815.
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