Clevie Bruin

May 20, 1913 - May 26, 2013

Clevie Bruin, 100, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at her home. Born in Bracken County, KY, on May 20, 1913, she was the daughter of the late and Grover and Sally Francis Flora. She was the last of her immediate family. In January 1932, she married Harvey Bruin, and her dear husband preceded her in death on July 25, 1994. She was a member of the Oakland Christian Church, Pendleton County. Formerly, she worked as a seamstress with Crown Overall and as a line boss with Dr. Scholl’s Factory, both of Falmouth. Clevie and Harvey farmed, fished, hunted, and built houses in Bracken, Pendleton, and Harrison counties. She also loved to quilt. Many blue ribbon winners, sewn together with love and patience, now grace the homes of family and friends. Upon retirement, the couple lived in Falmouth above Houchen’s Shoe Store for 45 years. For the past 23 years, Clevie has been living with her caregivers, Steve and JoAnn Greene, where her humor, quick wit, and story telling are going to be missed. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth. The visitation will be from 12-2:00 p.m. preceding her service at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment will take place in the Neave Cemetery, Bracken County. Memorials are suggested to the charity of your choice.