Graveside services for Mary Grace Clark Bruner, 99, of Leland, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Leland-Stoneville Cemetery.
Mary was born in Portageville, Missouri, on July 25, 1925. She passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary lived a long and full life and was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Leland.
Mary was the daughter of Sally Ann and Emery Louis Byrd. Mary was married to Raymond Clark for 22 years, and they had three children: Cheryl, Ricky, and Barry.
Mary later met her second husband, William (Bill) Bruner, after moving back to Portageville. They were happily married for 32 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sally Ann and Emery; brothers, Louis (Jack) Byrd and Cecil Byrd; children, Cheryl Brown and Barry Clark; Raymond Clark from her first marriage; and husband Bill Bruner.
Mary is survived by her son, Ricky (Linda) Clark and was the loving grandmother to Ray (Emily) Clark, Angela (Judd) Jefcoat, Neel (Jame) Brown, and Meredith (John) Tye. She adored her great-grandchildren: John Barry, Maxwell, Ella Catherine, Judson, Clare, Neely Grace, and Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Leland, “Third Floor Youth Projectâ, 103 S. Broad Street, Leland, MS 38756.