Virginia Cleveland Bruce, age 98, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at NHC of Anderson. Born in Boaz, AL, she was the daughter of the late Bodie Cleveland and the late Janie Greenway Cleveland. She was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she was active with the Faith Sunday School Class and many other committees. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Judy Todd, of Anderson, SC, Harold Bruce, Jr., of Anderson, SC and Edward D. Bruce and his wife Robin, of Charlotte, NC; two siblings, Barbara Cleveland, of Hartwell, GA and Pete Cleveland, of Greenwood, SC; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Tinsley Bruce, Sr., two children, Bobby M. Bruce and Jane Madden; four sisters, and three brothers. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Owen officiating. Interment will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to NHC and Station 3 for the great care given to Mrs. Bruce during her 15 years with them. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Wednesday, January 4, 2017 1:00PM - 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Wednesday, January 4, 2017 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624