Verona Eloise "Weezie" Bruce
March 12, 2013
Verona Eloise (McElroy) Bruce was born on December 25, 1934, to Verona L. and George W. McElroy in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from East High School.
Eloise was employed at Mercy Medical Center for 56 years. Her first retirement was in 1993. She returned to work part time, and retired again in February 2013.
Eloise gave birth to one son, Mark Ardell Sykes, who was the light of her life.
Eloise lived her life to the fullest, as she saw fit, and was true to herself.
Eloise was a member of IBPOE Hawkeye Elks Lodge #160, Rose Temple #30 and a member of the Iowa Club of Des Moines. She grew up in Union Missionary Baptist Church, and was an active member of the Senior Usher Board until her health failed.
The Lord called Eloise to rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verona L. and George W. McElroy; sister, Ardell LaVerne McElroy; brothers, George Wilson McElroy, and Charles (Chan) Fredrick McElroy.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving son, Mark Ardell Sykes (Mary) of Des Moines, IA; sister, Quanajanice Garland, of Wheaton, IL; six granddaughters, Markesha (Claudio) Cardenas, Brittani Strong, and Andrea, Ayesha, Marsetta, and Selena Sykes; step-grandchildren, John Elliott and Nellie McCrea, and Christopher and Michele Carmona; and numerous other relatives and friends, including ex-husband, Raymond Bruce.
Condolences may be expressed at:
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Ruthie (Punkin) Mckenzie
03/22/2013
Blessings to my beautiful God-mommie's family. Stay strong and just remember all the love she gave and was given. We truly lost an angel. I'm going to miss see that face. My prayers to all.
Emmanuel Church of God In Christ Family
03/20/2013
To The Entire Bereaved Family of Verona Elosie Bruce:
The Emmanuel Church of God in Christ Family extends deep and heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the home going of your loved one. Verona Elosie Bruce was a dear mother, beloved grandmother, relative, friend, and child of the King. She will truly be missed.
Look to God and know that He is able to bring the peace and comfort that you all need at this time and always.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. St. John 14:1-2
Our prayers are with all of you for strength and increased faith, now and in the days to come.
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ Family,
Alice
03/20/2013
To the Bruce Family, so sorry to read of your loss.Life is too short and death is our enemy. I hope you can draw comfort from the words found at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
Rhonda
03/20/2013
Dear Bruce Family, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your dear love one Weezie. My sincere condolences to you all. May you find comfort in knowing Jehovah the God of all comfort will can you the strength to get from one day to the next. - 2Corinthians 1:3,4
Jennifer Watson-Danielson
03/18/2013
To Weezie's family, I am so sorry for your loss...our loss! Your mom was a gift to so many
! My mom Diane worked with her in the accounting dept. at Mercy, she taught me to tell time 35 years ago! I would call to talk to my mom and she would tell me to call back in 10 minutes! Through the years I have always kept in touch with her and for that I am thankful!
She was a classy lady with so much love for all who crossed her path! I feel blessed that I was able to be one of "her kids" love you Eloise!
Dorothy Seamands
03/18/2013
I just wanted to tell you what a nice person your Mother was, I worked with her at Mercy. She was always a wonderful person to be around. She is what I would have called the cheerleader of the Mercy Spirit. She will be a great loss to everyone who new her. God Bless!
Terrance Bailey
03/17/2013
Mark, We send our love and prayers to you and your family for this tremendous loss of Eloise. May your strength carry over until you see her again in heaven. Mr and Mrs Terrance Bailey
Teresa Armstrong
03/17/2013
Mark and family continue to be encouraged and strengthen you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you! Though our hearts are heavy and we were hoping to see her again soon. We know she is in a better place with no more pain and suffering. I enjoyed laughing, talking and reminiscing with her. We are more than grateful to God she was in our lives. She was God-fearing, loving, joyful, caring, compassionate and extremely classy. I know where I inherited some more of my classy lady styles from. I know you are enjoying yourself in heaven with great-grandmother, grandma-pa,pa Armstrong, Ronnie and so many more of our loved ones. We love you and will miss you dearly. The McElroy-Armstrong Family
Andra Collier- Clark
03/17/2013
Mark, we send our love and deepest sympathy to you and the family for this great loss. God is your strength and your light, seek him, and his comforter will come.
New Birth Baptist Church
03/17/2013
We the Pastor,Officers and the entire church family of New Birth join together in expressing deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We will keep you in our hearts and in our prayers. May you find comfort in the power of God's love,
Submitted with Love
Ramona Lockett
03/16/2013
My prayers go out to you Mark and the rest of the family. May God send a comforter to be with you in your time of grief.
Barbara Sue Williams
03/15/2013
Rest on Eloise, you have pleased God and he has called you home. Mark she will always be with you. She will be truly missed. Her smile and laughter will not be silent. For she will be in the hearts of many. God Bless and keep the family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Brown & Rebecca Brown Goods
03/15/2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Ms. Eloise was always such a sweet spirit she will truly be missed.
Troy & Norma Kingston
03/15/2013
Stay strong in your faith, lean on the Lord whenever you need a shoulder. Our prayers are with you all.
AJ & YeVette Jackson
03/15/2013
Mark and family, our prayers are with you all. We have physically lost a jewel but her memories will carry on in our hearts. Ms Eloise was always the same - a beautiful person.