Helen L. (Winstead) Bruce

1924 - 2016

Helen L. (Winstead) Bruce obituary, 1924-2016, Evansville, IN

BORN

1924

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel

2115 Lincoln Ave

Evansville, Indiana

Helen Bruce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2016.

Helen L. (Winstead) Bruce, 92, of Evansville, formerly of Providence, KY, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at Evansville Protestant Home.

She worked as an inspector at the Sunbeam armaments plant during WWII and later in the bridal department at Schultz's, Women's Wear at Salms, and The Evansville Store. She loved working with the children and singing in the choir at Heritage Baptist Church.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William "Gene" E. Bruce, in 2000.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Angela) of Owensboro; sister-in-law, Patsy Davis of Madisonville; grandson, Jeff (Anne) of Glasgow; nieces; and trusted friend and neighbor, Bonnie Wink.

A family memorial service will be 11:30 AM Friday, October 14, 2016, in Oak Grove Cemetery in Dixon, KY. Friends may visit Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Alexander East Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church or to Evansville Protestant Home South Nursing Unit caregiver staff.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.

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October 17, 2016

Ben/Christy Rogers

Condolences to Jeff, Ann and family. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Rogers, Glasgow, Ky. 42141

October 17, 2016

LaVerna Harrison

I am so sorry to hear about Helen's passing. She was a good neighbor for many years.
The family has my condolences.
LaVerna Harrison

October 12, 2016

Jane Boultinghouse

Mike, lifting you and your family up in my prayers.

October 12, 2016

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sisk

So sorry to hear about this sweet lady's passing. She and Gene are together again.

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Oct

13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel

2115 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

Oct

14

Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

Oak Grove Cemetery

Dixon, IN

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Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel

2115 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

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