BRUCE MARGARET

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MARGARET E. KNAPPER BRUCE
Date Of Birth:MAY 1, 1920
Date Of Death:DECEMBER 28, 2009
Service Date:1:00 P.M. THURSDAY
BELVIDERE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
VISITATION 5:00-9:00 WEDNESDAY
GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES CHAPEL

Margaret E. Knapper Bruce, age 89, of Belvidere, TN, passed away quietly at Middle TN Medical

Center in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.  She was the daughter of the late Andrew

and Ida Knapper.  Ms. Bruce was employed for many years at the Belvidere Post Office the last 17

years she was the Post Mistress.  Ms. Bruce was a member of the Belvidere United Church of Christ.

She was very involved for many years in the Belvidere Community and  was very active in the

Belvidere Volunteer Fire Dept. and  Community Club. Ms. Bruce was preceded in death by her 

husband, James W. Bruce, Grandson, Cody Woodall and Great-Granddaughter, Kylie Plemmons. 

She is survived by her children; Claude (Jennie) Clements of Brentwood, TN.  Joy Mansfield of

Cincinnati, OH, Judy (Tony) Elgin of Murfreesboro.  Bobby (Sandy) Bruce of Belvidere.  Janie

Woodall, and Johnny (Debbie) Bruce all of Winchester, Jay (Brenda) Bruce of Lewisburg, TN. 

Brother, Tom Knapper, sister, Ann Bostleman both of Belvidere.  An aunt, Ora Knies  and uncle, Roy

Zimmerman both of Nashville.  She will be greatly missed by her 17- grandchildren, her 14 Great-

Grandchildren and 2-Step-Great-Grandchildren who all lovingly knew her as “Granda”.   Services for

Ms. Bruce are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the Belvidere United Church

of Christ with Pastor Diantha Brown and Bro. Dan Syler officiating.  Interment will be in the Belvidere

United Church of Christ Cemetery.  Donations may be made in memory of Ms. Bruce to the

Belvidere Volunteer Fire Dept., 401 Belvidere Road, Belvidere, TN  37306. 


  • From: Cynthia Luter

    Jay, you have my deepest condolence. May God comfort you at this time.


  • From: Ann Miller
    Location:Murfreesboro

    Buddy and I send our love to you today. We are so sad for your loss. Your mom was such a delightful lady and I will cherish her memory. I enjoyed her, especially over the past 4 years at Southern Manor as she and my dad were such great friends from high school to assisted living! She had a long life and so full of smiles and love. Love, Ann


  • From: Marilyn Martin
    Location:North Carolina

    Dear Janie (and Family) God bless and keep you throughout this period of loss. Keep the faith and celebrate her life! "What a beautiful and blessed Lady" Thank you for sharing with me. Marilyn Martin


  • From: Sandra Woodall DeRosa
    Location:Huntsville, AL

    In loving memory of a great lady! I think of her with a wonderful smile and many fun stories.


  • From: Pam Panter
    Location:Winchester, TN

    My deepest sympathy to all of the family.


  • From: Wayne and Gina Steele
    Location:Decherd

    To all the family of Mrs. Bruce. I had the pleasure of taking care of her at Southern Manor. She was a great lady and I loved to watch her do the "Charleston." I actually tried that myself and didn't do well at all so I told Mrs. Bruce i was going to leave that to her. I have a lot of wonderful memories of her and feel so blessed to have been able to know her. May God wrap his arms around her and the angels sing her beautiful songs in Heaven. You all will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.


  • From: sarah burnett james
    Location:tullahoma

    To the family of Mrs Margaret Bruce, accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister. I know you don't know me. I'm the daughter of Jim Burnett. Mrs Bruce always took care of me when my husband was on tour in Vietnam. She was a special lady. God Bless You, Sarah Burnett James


  • From: Jenny McBee
    Location:Winchester

    Janie & Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May God be with You All during this difficult time. You will remain in our Prayers! Sorry that I could not be there with you, due to illness, but know that you are in my heart.... Jenny & Allen McBee


  • From: Willa Mosley
    Location:Winchester, TN

    Janie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She seems to have lived a wonderful and full life. I know you'll miss her, but God knows best in all situations. You have my prayers and heartfelt sympathy. Willa Kinslow Mosley


  • From: judy trussell
    Location:winchester

    I am so sorry to hear about your dear mother . You are in my thoughts and prayers .