Verna Lee Bruce Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Verna Lee Bruce of Corbin, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verna Lee Bruce to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William A. Smith and Marie McKeehan Smith; her siblings, Verneda Sturgill (Robert), Verldon K. Smith (Billie) and Vernon "Toby" Smith; and her former husband Ralph Hickey.
She is survived by: her husband Edward Bruce; her stepchildren, Gary Bruce (Vicki) and Alisa Smith (Lenard); her sisters-in-law, Wardelle Smith and Helen Bradley; her niece Sandy McInturf (Gary); and her nephews, Randall Smith, Michael Smith and Darwin Smith (Cathy). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
