Virginia "Ginny" Bruning, 74, of Bellflower, MO, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 , at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1948 , in Pearl, IL to Roy Albert and Eula Iona (Bauser) Masters. She attended the local schools along with her seven siblings. Ginny was employed as a machine /forklift operator at Reckitt Benckiser for over 19 years and was an excellent employee. She was a wonderful cook and was well known for her delicious holiday meals, chicken and noodles and of course he r fried chicken. Ginny was united in marriage to John "Dave" Bruning on May 30, 1992 , in St. Peters, MO. They enjoyed many years spent together with their family and friends.

Ginny is survived by her loving husband, John "Dave" Bruning of Bellf l ow er, MO; he r children:  Karen Kiser of Joplin, MO, Vicki (Mark) Spence of Moscow Mills, MO, Jerry (Jen) Kiser of  O'Fallon, MO, Katie (Nathan) Cox of Overland Park, Kansas, Melin da (David) Kleine of  Lee ' s Summit, Missouri, Paul (Dawn) Bruning of Wright City, MO, J ulie (Stacey) Acup of Belton, M O and bonus daughter, Rena Schlueter of Joplin, MO. She has 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; siblings; Eula Bruemleve, Marjorie Stricklin and Joyce Barton, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Eula Masters and her siblings, Marilyn Barton, Gary Master s, Linda Rosenb aum and Wanda Masters.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 , from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Monday, March 6, 2023 , from 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at the McCoy-Bloss om Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.

Funeral will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 , at 11:00 a.m. also at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy chapel. Rev. Mark Spence to officiate. Interment- Troy City Cemete ry Troy, MO. Memorials- Siteman Cancer Center or Bellflower United Methodist Church c/o funeral home. Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com