Sue Bruce
Sue A. Bruce, 81, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, she was born on November 13, 1941, to Alma Burks (Medley) and Kinnis Burks.
Sue was a devoted teacher, counselor, and assistant principal at China Elementary in Hardin-Jefferson ISD during her 51-year career. She also taught Sunday school at Amelia Baptist Church for 25+ years.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Touchett of Beaumont; granddaughters, Hilary Touchett and her husband, Louie Zhang, of Pearland; Hayley Wigley and her husband, Taylor Wigley, of Beaumont; grandson, Jacob Touchett and his wife, Vanessa Touchett, of Beaumont; brother, Dennie Burks, and his wife, Bobbie Burks, of Tyler; and sister, Carolyn Dickenson of Richmond. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Gianna Touchett, Noelle Touchett, Elliott Wigley, and arriving soon, Lawson Wigley.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Bruce; and her son-in-law, Randy Touchett.
A gathering of Sue’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- October 1, 2023
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- October 2, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- October 2, 2023
To the Bruce Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a neighbor of your mom’s. I was heartbroken to hear of her passing. Praying for your family during this time and the days ahead. May God bless each of you.
Dear Dennie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences. Don Moseley
Jennifer and family, I will miss your Mother, grandmother but I know she is laughing with your Dad and other family members and the ones she worked with that went on before her. We had so much fun, boy do I have some stories but I will just remember what she always said; “We aren’t going to tell this.” Keep all your memories near your heart. Love to all.
Sue Bruce was a good natured teacher and a good friend to all of us at China Elementary. God bless Sue and the family.
Sue was always a friend. I never knew we were born in the same month and our birthdays were so close together. I’ve enjoyed our friendship as teachers for many years.
Love and prayers,
Kay Abernathy
She was my first grade teacher May the lord bee with her family in this time of need God Bless