Betty H. Bruce

Betty H. Bruce, 87, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on March 16, 1929 to the late Dora and William Haigler of Marshville, NC.

Betty graduated from Marshville High school in 1947 and earned a commercial degree from Wingate College in 1948. Betty met the love of her life, Jack G. Bruce, in the Myrtle Beach surf during the summer of 1952. They were devotedly married on April 26, 1953. After briefly living at Camp Lejeune, NC and in Britton, MI, they settled in Charlotte.

Professionally, Betty was an ambitious self-starter. In her early years, she owned a children’s nursery. She later found a niche in sales where she became a very successful real estate broker and established her own company.

Betty adored children and loved to read and cook. She was passionate about spending time with and taking care of family and friends. No one ever left her house without a motherly “hug around the neck” and a plate full of food.

Betty was a devoted member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dora and William Haigler; sisters, Mable Reynolds, Gladys Mullis and Jessie Dinkins; brothers, William O. Haigler, Jr. and William B. Haigler.

Left to cherish her memory are devoted husband, Jack G. Bruce of 63 years; children, Jack G. Bruce, Jr. and Penny J. Lamb (William L. Lamb); grandchildren, Michael Shane Bruce, Jack G. Bruce III, William L. Lamb II and Megan E. Lamb; great grandchildren, Corban, Riley, Hudson, Sophie and Addy-Kate Bruce; and sister, Ruby Wingate.

A funeral service will be held at eleven o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 8th of September, 2016 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 7200 E. WT Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28215 with the Reverend John Harrill officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or to Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.