Millicent Novela Bruner

           Ms. Millicent Novella Bruner, age 58, of Hayden Burke Lane, Taylorsville, North Carolina, a cherished person known for her kind, loving, and caring personality with courageous strength and resilience despite of her blindness, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home into eternal rest.

           Millie was born on September 19, 1966, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Alexander M. (Sonny) Bruner and Annette Watts Bruner.

           She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Hwy 90 East, Taylorsville, NC. In her youth, Millie attended the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.

           Known for her positive traits like kindness, humor, and love of family and music, etc., Millie touched the lives of all who knew her through her keen sense of hearing, and insightful, amusing conversations. She could tell you where things were located if you asked her because she always remembered where she put them. Red was Millie’s favorite color. Red roses can symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.

           Although she has departed this earthly life, Millie will live forever in the hearts of everyone.

          Those left to honor and cherish her memory include half siblings Wanda Bruner Saner of Statesville, NC; Paula Bruner of Conover, NC; Sherry Bruner of Conover, NC; Richard (Angie) Bruner of Taylorsville, NC; and a numerous number of caregivers including her main caregivers, Patricia J. Watts of the home; Steve W. Watts, Taylorsville, NC; and Sharon Glover of Vista, CA. Exceptional caregivers include Sheila Beaver, Samantha Redmon, Jane Hefner and Ann Lackey. She is also survived by a host of special cousins and friends. Recognition is given to Millie’s exceptional friendships with employees of Alexander County EMS and Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center. In addition, she had a special pet that she loved so much, her bunny rabbit, “Bugsy”.

          A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, in the Adams Funeral Chapel, 307 Main Ave Dr. Taylorsville, NC 28681. Pastor Ty D. Michaux will officiate. Eulogy by Reverend Macy Jones.

Donations may be made to Home Instead, Hickory, North Carolina. Home Instead: “We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Hickory, NC.”                                                 

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