Joan Plentovich Bruder, 81, of Picayune, Miss., passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 15, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Joan was a resident of St. Bernard Parish from 1952 – 2005 and an RN at Methodist Hospital.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, Julius and Sophie Plentovich; and her husband, Al Bruder, Sr.

She is survived by: four sons, Al Bruder, Jr., George Bruder, Don Bruder and Karl Bruder; three daughters, Susan Bruder, Dr. Jan Bruder and Ann Browing; two brothers, Jack Plentovich and Robert Plentovich; five sisters: Elrose Couric, Sue Hollinger, Joy Coleman, Diane Plentovich and Jewel Thomas; five grandchildren: Adam and Lindsey Bruder, Erik, Leann and Blake Huso; and one great-grandchild, Nathaniel.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity or to Meals on Wheels, The Crosby Arboretum, or The Senior Center in Picayune.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories. www.picayunefuneral.com