Mary Ruth Broce, 96, of Buckeye, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Her health had been declining in recent years. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Born in Renick, May 2, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Tobias O’Trenton and Lora Jackson Moss.
She began dating George Armand Broce in her early teenage years. They were wed in December 1945, the same year she graduated from Marlinton High School. They enjoyed more than 43 years of marriage prior to his death.
Mary was known for many wonderful qualities, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a devout Christian woman whose life emulated the love of Christ. She was a member of Swago Methodist Church for nearly all of her adult life. She enjoyed trips, activities with a special group of ladies in her church conference. She was an excellent cook, baker and gardener that earned her various awards. She was especially known for her Salt Risen Bread. Mary’s life reflected her love for her family and others. She was an active member of the PMH Women’s Auxiliary and was awarded a pen for many years of volunteer service. She helped care for both of her sons prior to their deaths.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, George Allen Broce and Michael Broce; and siblings, Goldie Turner and Bob Moss.
Left to cherish her memory are five grandchildren, David Broce (Debra), of Lewisburg, Cynthia Broce-Kelley, of Marlinton, Aleisha Arbogast (Joseph), of Valley Head, Jason Broce (Katie), of Buckeye, and Christy Broce, of Marlinton; eight great-grandchildren, Sarah and Reese Kelley, of Marlinton, Skyelar Sheets, of Huntington, Colt Broce, of Lewisburg, Drew Arbogast, of Valley Head, Noah and Ezra Bond, of Marlinton, Garrett Broce, of Buckeye; and daughters-in-law Linda Spencer, of Marlinton, and Tammy Broce, of Huntersville.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Lantz Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Felton officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to the PMH Auxiliary 150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV 24924.
Online condolences may be shared at Lantzfuneralhome.com
