1943
Brenda
2018
Brenda Bridges
October 3, 1943 — December 7, 2018
Tupelo- Brenda Kay Bridges, 75, (neé Berry) was called to heaven on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi.
She is survived by her sons, Gregory Douglas Bridges and Phillip Smith Bridges and his wife, Tracy both of Tupelo, Mississippi; two grandsons, Ben Bridges and Jack Nelson Bridges, both of Tupelo; two brothers, Johnny L. Berry and his wife, Alice, Don M. Berry and his wife, Joy; one sister, Charlotte Berry Johnson and her husband, Dana of Goose Creek, South Carolina. She is also survived by nephews, John A. Berry and his wife, Michelle of Parma Heights, Ohio, Christopher L. Johnson and his wife, Heather of Charleston, South Carolina, Lee Berry of Belmont, Mississippi, Jason Bridges and his wife, Sherry and Jeff Bridges; nieces, Laura Johnson Bailey of Atlanta, Georgia, Deana Makepeace and her husband, José of Red Bay, Alabama, Jessica Kerstetter and her husband, Ryan, Suzette Marinelli and her husband, Ron, Alicia Jenne and her husband, Brad, and Shari Riveria and her husband, Ed; brother-in-law, Jerry Bridges and his wife, Susan of Nashville, Tennessee and many extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Bridges; parents, John and Mary Berry of Red Bay; brother, Joe P. Berry and his wife, Norma of Cleveland, Ohio; nephews, Brandon Berry and Ben Berry of Red Bay, Alabama; one niece, Carla Hacker.
Brenda grew up in Red Bay, Alabama and graduated from Red Bay High School where she was a cheerleader, member of the band, and sang in a trio named the "Bayettes". After high school, she attended cosmetology school. She worked as a cosmologist in Red Bay and Tupelo, was the salon manager for J.C. Penny's in Tupelo, became a successful business owner of B. B.'s Hairkutters, and was a licensed real estate agent.
Brenda was mother and father, caregiver, motivator, friend, and confidant, always putting her family before herself. She stressed education, hard work, and respect. She worked tirelessly and both Greg and Phil graduated from The University of Mississippi.
She was well known for her positive attitude even under the most adverse conditions, and an inspiration to many. During the time that Brenda was ill, she gained a very special friend, Jackie Stone, better known as “Jackie O.” Jackie is very much part of the Bridges family now. We thank her from the bottom of our hearts for loving Brenda.
She is now at peace. Friends and family, please join with us in the celebration of her life. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Dr. Brian Collier officiating. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Hall Town Cemetery in Red Bay, Alabama. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Berry, Grayson Jenne, Don Berry, Lee Berry, Dana Johnson and Lee Page.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo.
Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, PO Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803.
The service will be live streamed and recorded for those who may not be able to attend at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
She is survived by her sons, Gregory Douglas Bridges and Phillip Smith Bridges and his wife, Tracy both of Tupelo, Mississippi; two grandsons, Ben Bridges and Jack Nelson Bridges, both of Tupelo; two brothers, Johnny L. Berry and his wife, Alice, Don M. Berry and his wife, Joy; one sister, Charlotte Berry Johnson and her husband, Dana of Goose Creek, South Carolina. She is also survived by nephews, John A. Berry and his wife, Michelle of Parma Heights, Ohio, Christopher L. Johnson and his wife, Heather of Charleston, South Carolina, Lee Berry of Belmont, Mississippi, Jason Bridges and his wife, Sherry and Jeff Bridges; nieces, Laura Johnson Bailey of Atlanta, Georgia, Deana Makepeace and her husband, José of Red Bay, Alabama, Jessica Kerstetter and her husband, Ryan, Suzette Marinelli and her husband, Ron, Alicia Jenne and her husband, Brad, and Shari Riveria and her husband, Ed; brother-in-law, Jerry Bridges and his wife, Susan of Nashville, Tennessee and many extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Bridges; parents, John and Mary Berry of Red Bay; brother, Joe P. Berry and his wife, Norma of Cleveland, Ohio; nephews, Brandon Berry and Ben Berry of Red Bay, Alabama; one niece, Carla Hacker.
Brenda grew up in Red Bay, Alabama and graduated from Red Bay High School where she was a cheerleader, member of the band, and sang in a trio named the "Bayettes". After high school, she attended cosmetology school. She worked as a cosmologist in Red Bay and Tupelo, was the salon manager for J.C. Penny's in Tupelo, became a successful business owner of B. B.'s Hairkutters, and was a licensed real estate agent.
Brenda was mother and father, caregiver, motivator, friend, and confidant, always putting her family before herself. She stressed education, hard work, and respect. She worked tirelessly and both Greg and Phil graduated from The University of Mississippi.
She was well known for her positive attitude even under the most adverse conditions, and an inspiration to many. During the time that Brenda was ill, she gained a very special friend, Jackie Stone, better known as “Jackie O.” Jackie is very much part of the Bridges family now. We thank her from the bottom of our hearts for loving Brenda.
She is now at peace. Friends and family, please join with us in the celebration of her life. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Dr. Brian Collier officiating. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Hall Town Cemetery in Red Bay, Alabama. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Berry, Grayson Jenne, Don Berry, Lee Berry, Dana Johnson and Lee Page.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo.
Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, PO Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803.
The service will be live streamed and recorded for those who may not be able to attend at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
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