Rosa Lee Bruce

It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rosa Bruce.

Mrs. Bruce passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

The family will receive friends at:

2022 E. Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC.

Arrangements will be announced by Davis Funeral Home, LLC of Hartsville, SC.

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching kindness is on her tongue”

                                            Proverbs 31;26

Mrs. Rosa Lee Bruce was born on February 28, 1937, to Edward and Agnes Cuffie. Rosa, our angel departed this earthly life on Friday June 13, 2025. It is comforting knowing that angels are always near to those who are grieving to whisper to them and let them know their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.

Rosa received her formal education from Darlington County Public School system. She was a graduate of Butler High School Class of 1955. To provide stability for her family, Rosa worked several jobs throughout her professional career. Rosa was employed by Jackson Dry Cleaners as a folder and presser, and she was a letter carrier for the United Postal Service until her retirement.

Rosa was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Johnny Ray Youngblood and Centerville AME Church under the leadership of Dr. Angia Taylor. She served on the stewardess and of kitchen committee ministries.

In her pastime, Rosa enjoyed shopping, traveling, reading (Google Queen), a good advisor, and spending time with her family. Her hobbies included seamstress and herbalist. Rosa was dedicated to whatever she put her mind to.

Rosa was preceded in death by her father Edward Cuffie; mother Agnes Frazier Cuffie; godparents Junius McIver and Virginia McIver; husband Walter Bruce; brothers Wooster Lee Ellis, Daniel Cuffie, and RW Thomas; sister Essie Mae Goodson.

Those surviving to cherish and carry on Rosa’s lasting memories are children Walter Charles Bruce, Sondja Bruce-Anderson (James), Sharon Bruce, Erica Chapelle, Sabrina Torian, Alfonzo, Lavane Bruce, and Andre (Michelle) Bruce; seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sisters Beulah Jackson, Bertha Cuffie, Mary Ellen Cotton, Jackie Hunter, Cynthia Cuffie, and Alta Mae Bruce all of Hartsville SC; brothers Charles (Janie) Cuffie of Washington DC and David (Rosa) Cuffie of New Britain, CT; a host of nieces, nephews and other close relatives and friends.