Milderson (Millie) Elizabeth Bruce of Rockford, Illinois departed this earthly life March 28, 2023. She was born May 15, 1927 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William and Jenny Ruth Wisdom. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1945. Millie lived in Rockford since 1974 coming from Freeport, IL. She retired as a Welder from Borg-Warner. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years at several local schools in Rockford and Freeport and served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. Millie was a Tupperware salesperson over 40 years. Before becoming ill, she was a bus monitor by Sunrise, for special needs children. Millie was a member of State Street Church.

Millie was a very strong and independent women who enjoyed taking care of her loved ones and being able to spend time with family. She loved dancing, reading her devotions and clean fun. Millie always put others before herself and was such an amazing storyteller.

Millie leaves to cherish her loving memories; four sons Johnse (Mary Pat) Holt, Sidney Bruce Jr, Timothy (Glenda) Bruce, David Bruce, special granddaughter who was raised as her own Skye Tompkins-Taylor, 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 2 great -great grandchildren. Sister Ruth Palmer, a host of nieces, nephews, and very close friends.  She was predeceased by her parents, son, Walter Holt; daughter Janet Elaine Bruce-Tompkins, three brothers Charles, William and Robert Wisdom.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Monday, April 3, 2023 at State Street Church of Christ 4141 W. State Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.