Melba Irene Bruce

1925 - 2017

Melba Irene Bruce obituary, 1925-2017, Houston, TX

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Heights Funeral Home

1317 Heights Blvd

Houston, Texas

Melba Bruce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2017.

Melba Irene Bruce, 92, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born May 25, 1925 in Drumwright, OK to parents, Homer & Edna Legan.
Melba moved to Texas with her family in 1949. She was an Executive Secretary with Exxon, and retired from there after 30 years of service. She was a long time member of the First Methodist Church Adelphi Class. Melba was active in many different community activities. She was the last original member of the Shepard Park Plaza Garden Club. Melba was also an avid hunter and fisher, which she enjoyed doing with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton Hammons Bruce, brother, Vincent Legan; as well as her parents. Melba is survived by her daughter, Mary "Polly" Phillips; son, Robert Bruce (Alisa); grandchildren, Kevin Mitchell Phillips (Victoria), and Ryan Patrick Bruce (Sydney); great-granddaughter, Kayla Anneliese Phillips; Brother. Robert Loren Legan; sisters & brother in-law, Vera Stephens, Faye Bruce, and Dossie Bruce (Affie).


Arrangements under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, Houston, TX.

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November 16, 2017

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Jeanne Miller

Melba and her soft spoken ways and her kind personality will be missed along with her input and insight into her participation in the Oasis Book Club.

November 15, 2017

Martha Pauler

I met Melba in 2005 when I joined Oasis book club. Melba adored our grandson, Trent, when he came to book club as an infant and toddler. We have wonderful memories and were very Blessed to have known Melba.

November 14, 2017

Corinne Oppermann

Melba joined the OASIAS Book Group in January 2003. She was a valued member and active participant. She was also a cherished friend to many of her neighbors in Shepherd Park Plaza and in the surrounding communities. Melba's smile and warm, dignified presence will be missed by many. The Oasis Book Group plans to donate a book in her memory to the Houston Public Library.

November 12, 2017

LDW

You have my deepest sympathy. May God's loving support comfort you during the difficult days ahead ~ Psalms 29:11

November 6, 2017

Melba was a founder of the SPP Garden Club, a dedicated long time member. Her presence will be missed greatly. We were fortunate to have had her in our lives and we will remember her with great warmth and admiration. Fondly, her friends in the Shepherd Park Plaza Garden Club.

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