Jonesboro, AR. - Helen Earline Spence Bruss, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born October 09, 1920 in Middlebrook, Ar. She is preceded in death by father Earle Spence and mother and stepfather Hattie and Lloyd Shemwell. Also, brother William Spence and daughter-in-law, Nancy Bruss. She is survived by two sons; Dr. Michael and wife Kitrin Bruss of Davis, CA. and Robert and wife Pam Bruss of Apex, N.C. Daughter, Evelyn Bruss-Hull of Grand Lake, CO. Five grandchildren; Jeffrey and wife Bethany Bruss, Justin Bruss, Ike and wife Julie Hull, Gavin and wife Morgan Bruss, and Garrett Bruss. Two great grandchildren; C.J. and Courtney Hull, two sisters; Katherine McGarrity of Osceola, AR. And Mary Nell and husband Eugene Biggs of Maynard. And several nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorials may be made to The Mountain Home Christian Clinic; 421 W. Wade St.; Mountain Home, AR. 72653 or Flo \u0026 Phil Hospice House; 1148 E. Matthews Ave.; Jonesboro, AR. 72401. Mrs. Bruss has been cremated and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of making arrangements.