Brenda Mae Bruce

Brenda Mae Bruce of Covington, passed away February 17, 2014, at the age of 67. Grandma Red, as she was affectionately known by so many, was a lively, spirited lady who loved life, adored her family, and especially cherished her time with her grandchildren. She liked spending time outdoors with the animals and traveling to the mountains. Grandma Red loved the holidays, and always enjoyed cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Bruce; parents, Floyd and Lela (Barnwell) Pugh; sister, Lou Norris; and her brothers, Monroe Pugh, Kenneth Pugh and Donald Pugh.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pam and Tim Gauntt of Eatonton, Jennifer Bailey of Covington; sons and daughters-in-law, Jr. and Margie Welch, Robert Welch, all of Covington, Matthew and Judy Bruce of Walnut Grove; grandchildren, Craig and Bekki Gauntt, Stephanie Gauntt, Brandon Welch, Jade Welch, Johnathan Bailey, Deanna Welch, Daniel Welch, Justin Palmer; great-grandson, Caleb Gauntt; sister and brothers-in-law, Sue Music, Marie and Irvin Collier, Frances and Maurice Scarborough; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sherley and Willene Pugh, Mitchell and Hazel Pugh; sister-in-law, Pauline Pugh; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Grandma Red will be held Friday, February 21, 2014, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, with interment following in Almon Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, February 20, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

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Visitation

FEB 20. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

FEB 21. 11:00 AM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014