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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Cynthia Dotson
03/15/2013
Such a sweet lady who will be missed. I'm sorry for your loss and pray God provides you with strength during this difficult time. We are going to miss you Ms. Weezie!
Jimmie Shade
03/15/2013
My prayers go out to the family for your loss.
I never met such a beautiful person inside and out. Iowa Days will not be the same without her. I'm so lucky to have known her.
Fay and Tylonda Mason
03/14/2013
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Eloise will be miss a wonderful person.
Shani Yount-Wheels
03/14/2013
In loving memory of a wonderful and sweet lady. We will miss you always.
Margaret Wilson
03/14/2013
Mark, I join with so many others in offering my deepest sympathy. Take the time to celebrate her life well-lived, which is measured through the lived she touched and the sorrow she leaved behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on her loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that her life indeed was a life well-lived. I am sorry I won't be able to make it to the funeral to convey my condolences in person. But, if I was here she would want me to put my arms around you and say, your Mother loves you she will always love you...you were her whole life! Love Margaret "Honey Baby"
Gail Reyhons
03/14/2013
My prayers go out to the family for your loss.
Eloise was a wonderful person with a good heart and great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed
Vikki Berger
03/14/2013
Who will not miss Ms. Weezie...
She was kind and welcomed all to meet her. Her gift to make you feel like you were "special" will truly be missed. Bless all of you.
Marie Warren
03/14/2013
I worked with Weezie at K-Mart and Mercy. We go back to more than 56 yrs of working together. I loved her. She was such a giving and loving person. I feel so blessed to have her as my friend. Mark, my prayers go out to you and your family. Your mom was one of the BEST caring and loving and giving person I've ever known. I know she's with God and healthier than ever and keeping an eye on all of us. May God bless her and her family. She will be missed much.
Pen Penner
03/13/2013
Weezie, we are going to miss you so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are one classy lady !! The most caring and thoughtful person one could ever meet. We were so lucky to have known you. You made this a better place and left your wonderful imprint in this world. You will never be forgotten...Earth lost one special Angel, but Heaven received this beautiful,caring angel "Our Weezie". Never forget how much we all love you. Remember the last time we talked..keep knocking on our wall. We will know its you...Ps..be a good girl.
Larissa King
03/13/2013
Godmom i love u forever and always...i will always remember the fun we had as i was a child growing up.i will miss you sooo much..you are in a better place but i just wish for one last time i could see your beautiful smile..ill be looking up at you i love u
Judy Replogle
03/13/2013
Mark, I cannot begin to tell you what your precious Mother meant to me. She and I have been friends for 40 years and whatever your struggle or triumph she was always in your corner. She was amazing is spirit, love and energy. I loved her so much and will forever have a hole in my heart missing her. She called me "Honey Duck" and when we talked about you it was always "Pudder Butter". I will keep you and Mary and your children in my prayers. Lovingly, Judy