Name: Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home
Address: Knoxville, TN

My Grandmother and Granddaddy influenced my life in their own special ways. From a young age, they read me stories when I spent the night. We recorded the stories and I still have the tape and books to share with my boys Bruce and Joshua. I'm glad they will have a memory of their Great-Grandmother, as I have memories of her parents. My Grandparents always cared for the birds. When I hear birds singing, I think of Grandmother who taught us the different kinds. We took a lot of trips to the zoo with my cousins. My most special memory is not the zoo itself, but the picnics we had at Chilhowee Park, listening to the birds. When I was 12, I was interested in genealogy and Grandmother took me uptown to research and then to my Great Granddaddy Rev. Walker's grave in Wildwood. I visited with my Grandparents weekly during my college years and learned from Granddaddy how to cook cornbread in an iron skillet and really got to know them better. Grandmother always had reading materials around the house filled with stories of the power of the Holy Spirit, which inspired me. I hope to carry on Grandmother's genealogical research and Christian voting ethics. During one of the last meaningful conversations I had with Grandmother at the nursing home, breaking through her Alzheimer’s, she kept using the word "opportunity." All of life is an "opportunity." It is up to us what we make of our opportunities. A final memory is of leaving Grandmother and Granddaddy’s house. They always put their arms around each other and they both waved goodbye. That one repeated act of love, spoke to my heart about the vast richness of God's love and their love for each other.

Dear Karen and Mike,
I am so sorry I was out of town and unable to attend the receiving of friends or funeral for your Mom.  Whenever I am asked to speak about a mentor or someone who impacted my life spiritually I always pay tribute to your mom.  She was a mentor before the term was formed or fashionable.  Because we lived close I walked to her home most everyday to share what God was doing in my life as a new believer. She often gave me a book to read which was so a part of their ministry.  Some of my fondest memories are going to Camp Farthest Out with them; going at midnight to the candlelight New Year's Eve service at Washington Pike in the snow and Wed. night services with me as a college student and about 10 senior citizens each week.  I recently came across a picture of Karen and I holding Matthew and Stephanie at about 6 months.  I can't recall but they may share a May birthday or they were just a couple of months apart. I think of you often...your mother dearly loved and prayed for you..patti branson bounds

When John had his bad wreck in 1969, Louise and Gale were at the hospital about every day with their love and support.  They were our neighbors and fellow church members and were always there to share their faith.  Barbara and John Branson

Dear Mike and Karen,

I just found out about Louise's passing and want to extend sincerest condolences to you from my side of the family.  Louise was always a kind and cheerful lady and a thoughtful cousin. I will remember her as an active leader in the life of our community as well as one who enjoyed sharing her genealogical endeavors.  

She and Gale were a good team!

Please know my family's thoughts are with you both.

Louise and Gale Bruce as well as the entire Bruce family extended to me many courtesies and kindnesses over the years.  I will always be grateful for the opportunity of knowing them and counting them among my friends.

Louise was a wonderful lady.  I always enjoyed talking to her & Gale - when I did, it made my day. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Mike,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time.  
Otie Sweet & Family

Our lives were blessed by knowing Louise and Gale. We cherish many memories of sharing ministries at WPUMC with them. May you find peace and comfort in God's love during this time of loss. 
Love and blessings,
Rev. Harold and Fay Ray
Knoxville, TN

Mike,
Sorry to hear about your Mother. Sounds like she had a healthy and productive life.
Regards, Carl

We remember Gale and Louise as "pillars of the church".  Washington Pike was blessed for many years with their service.  With sympathy,

OBITUARIO

Louise Michael Bruce

11 agosto, 1920 – 11 noviembre, 2010

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

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