Jennie S. Bruce 58, of Hanson died Sunday morning, May 27, 2012 at her home. She was born February 21, 1954 to the late Joe S. Tippett and Evelyn (James) Tippett of Hanson, Ky. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and previously worked at several area businesses, including Enro Shirt Factory, Pleasant View Greenhouses and Daisy's Florist. She was a member of Zion Brick Baptist Church in Slaughters, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She loved the Lord and enjoyed helping others, as well as, flower gardening, making floral arrangements and quilting.

In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jasper Wallace Tippett.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, David C. Bruce, one son, Kevin J. Bruce of Hanson, one daughter, Angela (Angie) Bruce of Hanson and two grandsons, Anthony and Ayden Masoncup. She is also survived by eleven siblings; three brothers, all of Hanson, Edward (Peggy) Tippett, James (Jimmy, her twin brother) and John Roger (Rhonda)Tippett and eight sisters, Vaneta Tom) Roberts of Hanson, Jane Pleasant of Central City, Joyce Followell of Henderson, Wilma (Garland) Stevenson of Hanson, Becky Coffman of Providence, Jettie (Ernie) Riffe of Hanson, Bobbi Mills of Madisonville, Cindy (Danny) Coffman of Hanson. Her survivors also include many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Leroy Vaught officiating and Bro. Bill Bruce assisting. Burial will be in Zion Brick Church Cemetery in Slaughters, KY.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until the funeral hour Thursday at Harris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Roger Tippett, Woody Coffman, Carroll Coffman, Jeff Mills, Ronnie Hartford and Tim Bruce.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Brick Baptist Church and/or Gideon's International. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.