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Barbara Bruns Obituary

Barbara Ann Bruns passed away at her home peacefully, with her husband, Paul Bruns at her side, on July 2, 2025. Barbara was born on July 13, 1941, in Columbia, SC to the late Robert Lee Mayers and Dorothy Blizzard Mayers. Barbara lived her life to the fullest, enjoying simple pleasures by chatting with friends, collecting jewelry, watching Westerns on tv, listening to Engelbert, and gift sharing with friends and family. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering at her residence, on July 13, 2025 (her 84th birthday) from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm to reminisce, grieve and just chat.

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Published by Post and Courier - Columbia on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Robin Britt

July 8, 2025

I'm going to truly miss you my dear friend! Life won't be the same without you! We had so many good times together through the years.You will be forever in my heart!

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