Martha Bruce

Martha Jo Taylor Bruce of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday , October 5, 2024, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. Martha Jo was born on July 20, 1936, in French Camp, MS, to Coy Dudley and Floy Irene (Curtis) Taylor. She was 88 years old. Martha Jo was a devoted housewife and mother. She was a member of South Union Church near Ackerman, MS. Martha Jo spent a lot of her years with her husband, Jimmy Dale, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Graveside services will be held at South Union Cemetery near Ackerman, MS on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. George Buell and Rev. Bryan Carubba officiating. Burial will follow at South Union Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. 

Martha Jo is survived by her 3 sons, Jimmy Dale Bruce, Jr. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Michael Taylor Bruce of Ackerman, MS, and Jonathan Clark Bruce of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; her 2 grandchildren, Chris McInnes and Meagan McInnes; and her sister in law, Barbara Taylor of Ackerman, MS. Martha Jo is also survived by her two caregivers, Linda Black and Debbie Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dale Bruce, Sr.; her parents, Coy Dudley and Floy Irene (Curtis) Taylor; her 2 brothers, Percy Taylor and Harry D. Taylor, Sr.; and her two sister in laws, Bobbie Taylor and Bobbie Jean Bruce.

Memorials may be made to the South Union Cemetery Fund.