Anita Diane Bruce's Obituary
Anita Diane Bruce-Bachman, age 72 of Frankford, DE, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday May 2, 2012. She was born in Hancock, MD, daughter of the late Clarence James Campbell and Ruth Amanda Barney Campbell. During her life she had many different career endeavors, most recently as a CNA working in the Frankford area and volunteering her assistance to many friends and neighbors. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed going to the beach where she collected shells, and bird watching.
She is survived by two sons, Andrew Justin Esham and his wife Chelle of Frankford, DE; and William Christopher Esham of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; her daughter Marie Lanham of Seattle, Washington; her brother James Campbell and wife Debbie of Laurel, DE; two sisters Patti Smith of Indian Wells, FL and June Tucker of Tarpon Springs, FL; her aunt Naomi Ernstmeyer of Grand Island, Nebraska; and four grandsons, Benjamin Reed Esham, Justin Esham, Michael Anthony Davis and John William Bachman.
A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
Contributions in her memory are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to please take a mother or grandmother to dinner.
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