Mildred gave her life to Christ at an early age, and lived for Christ until She departed this life on March 15, 2015 in Caseyville, Illinois .
Mildred was married to Mr. Lawrence Bruce, Who preceded her in death 1984. She frequently visited her niece in Texas and resided in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but spent the
majority of her life in Centreville, Illinois. Where She and her late husband Lawrence were avid farmers until his death.
Mildred was very active, she worked hard cooking,
sewing, caring for sick family and friends and was a care giver to many of the neighborhood Children.
As her health began to diminish, her love of growing things grew even more she enjoyed a beautiful green yard and love her trees, flowers and bushes, a complete manicured lawn was a must.
Mildred Bruce was the last living sibling, she was
proceeded in death by: Liley Townsend, Jr., Erlene Townsend, James “Bro” Townsend, Helen Thompson, Mary Alice Townsend, Clifton Townsend, Chester Townsend, Carlos Townsend, and General Townsend.
She leaves to cherish her memory two cousins, Matilda James, Memphis TN, James Garner, East st. Louis,IL and a host of nieces, nephew, family, and friends.
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