The Friends and Family of Natascha Bruner would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring love, prayers, kind words, and acts of love during this difficult time. Your thoughtful gifts, donations, and support have been a source of comfort and strength for us as we honor Natascha’s life and legacy.
We are especially grateful to the dedicated and compassionate medical teams and staff who provided exceptional care for Natascha throughout her journey. To the Baptist Cancer Center; Baptist Infusion Center; Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi nurses and staff; the team at Gentiva Hospice; staff of Yalobusha General; and the wonderful care provided by Dr. Clayton Allen, Dr. Anna Wiygul, Ginny B., Dr. Shaun Helmhout, Dr. Heidi Pratt and other providers. we thank you for your unwavering care, expertise, and support. To the Members of the Oxford-Lafayette Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints, we thank you for your faithful, enduring, and unwavering support. Natascha also spoke very highly of her church family and the love surrounding her. We can all see the love she so admirably spoke of, and we are forever grateful for everything you have done to keep her and her family uplifted and supported.
We extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of the North Mississippi Regional Center, including both staff and clients, who were such an important part of Natascha’s life, and to her friends who were more like family. Your love and support means the world to us, and we are profoundly grateful for each and every one of you. May the kindness you have shown be returned to you many times over.
Natascha Bruner InLovingMemoryof
September27,1970-January28,2025
Farewell,farewell,farewellmyfriends Ismileandbidyougoodbye. Pleasedonotshedanytears
AllIneedisforyoutosmile. Mymemorygiveswaytolight; ThoughIhavegonebeyondyoursight. Sospeakmynamewithjoy-notpain Inlaughter,inlove,andeternalgain.
Andweknowthatallthingsworktogetherforgood tothemthatloveGod, tothemwhoarethecalled accordingtohispurpose.-Romans8:28
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 3501 S LAMAR BLVD OXFORD, MS 38655
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT
BISHOP PRATT, CONUDCTING 1, 2025 10:00 a.m.
With love and gratitude, The Loved Ones of Natascha M.C. Bruner
, a fearless breast cancer warrior who fought with unmatched strength and grace, transitioned on January 28, 2025 from this Earthly plane, leaving behind an inspiring legacy of love, boundless creativity, and unwavering faith.
Natascha was born on September 27, 1970 to Roy and Lily Bruner. Natascha was an extraordinary woman of many talents and passions. As an avid collector, her shelves were adorned with an eclectic array of books, movies, collectibles, and artifacts—each item a reflection of her curiosity and appreciation for the world around her. Her remarkable craftsmanship as a woodworker produced beautifully handcrafted tables, chairs, cradles, beds, walking sticks, and other creations that bore the mark of her skilled hands and artistic vision. Through her photography, drawings, and carvings, Natascha captured the beauty of life, sharing her unique perspective with all who were fortunate enough to witness her work. She found joy in music, plays, movies and musicals, immersing herself in creative expression wherever she could. She also had a true love for animals and enjoyed caring for and rescuing them.
Natascha's journey was enriched by her deep faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she found solace, strength, and a loving community that became her spiritual family. She cherished her moments of worship and fellowship, treasuring the connections she made with those who shared her devotion to the lord.
Natascha found deep fulfillment in her career as a Behavior Specialist at the North Mississippi Regional Center, where she devoted her time to caring for the residents with compassion, dedication, and love. Her work was more than a job - it was a calling to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she served. Natascha's greatest strength was caring for others. Whether handing out spare Christian crosses to uplift spirits, lending a helping hand, or simply offering a kind word and a warm smile, she lived her life with an open heart and a commitment to making others feel valued and loved. Above all, Natascha made it her life’s mission to spread the Gospel of Christ the Lord.
Natascha was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father, William Roy Bruner; her mother, Lily Ada Constance Bruner; her fiancé, Tristan Scott Bell; her brother, Michael Bruner; and her uncle, Raymond Bruner. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Gail Bruner; her nephew, Tyler Bruner; her nieces, Marie Elutrio and Caroline Bruner; and her fiance’s son whom she loved as her own, Darian Bell.
She is also remembered with love by her close-knit and supportive friends: Sealette Fox-Rogers; Delmer Weeks; Odie Shuffield; Callie and Halla Odom; Anne and Todd Evans, Julie and Stan Eddington; Donna and Dave Box; Carol Brown; Tommy Reynolds; Diane Tritsch; Shanika Ward and Family; the Members of the Oxford Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; and a host of beloved family, friends, co-workers, caretakers, providers, and clients who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.
While her absence leaves an unfillable void, Natascha’s light continues to shine brightly in the lives she touched. Her unwavering faith, artistic spirit, and boundless compassion are a testament to the beautiful life she lived.
Order of Service
CONDUCTING
BISHOP PRATT
CHORISTER
JESSICA SULLIVAN
PIANIST
JULIE EDDINGTON
OPENING HYMN
“THE SWEET BY AND BY”
OPENING PRAYER
REMARKS
TODD EVANS
SHANIKA WARD
WORDS OF EXPRESSIONS OPEN TO THE AUDIENCE
EULOGY
CLOSING HYMN AND BENEDICTION “AMAZING GRACE”
