Obituary for Jacqueline Bruner

Ponca City Now - May 8, 2019 3:11 pm

Jacqueline Bruner

June 6, 1956 – May 6, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” Diane Bruner went to be with the Lord Monday, May 6th, 2019 at the age of 62. She was born to Bobby G and Eva Mae (Crain) Center on June 6th, 1956 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Bobby and Eva Mae raised Jackie and her brother, Joe Dean Center, in Shidler, Oklahoma. She attended all her school years in the two buildings of Shidler schools, graduating in 1974. January of her Sophomore year Jackie started dating her high school sweetheart, Edward “Eddie” Joe Bruner. Shortly after graduation Eddie and Jackie were married on July 13th, 1974. Together they enjoyed over 44 years of marriage and three children; Katina, Jake and Brandon.

Jackie was all about family; particularly her grandbabies. She overflowed with love for her family and showed it every day. When she was blessed to have the grandbabies in her care she had activities planned and scheduled for their time together. She would also support them in all their endeavors, from cheering them on during their baseball games and band performances to trying new things. She was always there to support them in everything they did.

Jackie was also an amazing seamstress. She would sew costumes for the school plays and Halloween costumes for trick or treating. Jackie was also a talented pianist, filling in for local churches when called on. She was a member of Countryside Baptist Church.

Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband; Eddie Bruner, two children; Katina Bruner and Jake Bruner and his wife, Esther, grandbabies; Lee Bruner, Madeline Bruner, Eden Bruner and Lyla Bruner as well as her aunt and uncle; Dean and Mary Ann Crain along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Jackie has joined her son; Brandon Bruner, parents and brother, Joe Dean Center in Heaven.

Jackie loved her family fiercely, she has left a tremendous void and will be missed greatly.

Visitation will be held at Grace Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, May 8th, from 10am to 8pm. A Graveside Service will be held at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City, Oklahoma on Thursday, May 9th, at 2pm.