Virginia Pearl

Bruce

Virginia Pearl Bruce, 89, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

She was born August 15, 1936 to Virgil and Marine Sanders in Wichita Falls.  Virginia loved to crochet and made many beautiful blankets for her family.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and playing bingo.  Ice cream and cookies were a treat that she could not do without.  Virginia was such a people person and was loved so much by all who met and knew her.  She always had a hug and smile for everyone, and you always felt loved and welcome in her home.  She was a great cook and made so many great holiday sweets that we all enjoyed.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Falls Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Burkburnett Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Harlan, a daughter Debbie Criswell, her sisters Donna Horton and Peggy Patt,  grandchildren, Jason Wayne Russell and Courtney Criswell. Son-in-laws, Phillip Criswell and Donald Russell and James Dickey, nephews Perry Patt and Stephen Horton, Jr.

Virginia is survived by her son Darrell Bruce of Wichita Falls, daughters, Barbara Bates and husband Freddy,  and Sherry Russell, all of Wichita Falls, grandchildren Deadra Bruce, Darrell Bruce Jr., Freddy Bates Jr., Shaylyn Hawkins and husband Roger all of Wichita Falls, Stephanie Loucks and husband Darrel of Krum, Texas,  Bradley Russell and wife Brooke, Alisha Kyle, niece Angela Horton Cotto and her children, 18 great grandchildren, as well as 4 great-great grandchildren, numerous friends, and extended family members who will miss Virginia so much.