Dorothy Ann Tennant Bruce, who resided in Allen, Texas, passed away on December 6th, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and other health issues. Dorothy was born on November 2nd, 1937, in Dodge City, Kansas to Harold Ulys Tennant and Nellie Mae Smith Tennant. She grew up in Hutchison, Kansas and Darrouzett, Texas.
Dorothy married Millard B. Bruce, Jr. on July 1st, 1961 in Lubbock, Texas. She worked in health-related fields where she could help others. She enjoyed spending time with family, whom she loved dearly, reading, and supporting various charities, especially those involving children and poverty.
She is survived by her children: her son, Robert Bruce of Frisco, Texas, her daughter Wendy Harkrider and son-in-law Derek Harkrider of Wylie, Texas, her daughter Heather Harper and son-in-law Timothy Harper of Plano, Texas, and grandchildren Gavin Harkider, Isabelle Harkrider, and Jillian Harper, as well as her brother Dr. Jerald Tennant of Colleyville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Nellie Tennant, her husband Millard Bruce, Jr., and son Sean Bruce.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the Moody Cemetery in Moody, Texas. Any attendees are requested to please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to an Alzheimer’s Charity of your choice.