Edna Wheless Bridges

Mrs. Edna Wheless Bridges, our loving mother, passed away Monday morning, May 7, 2012 at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home in Crawford, GA at the age of 100. Mrs. Bridges, of Carlton, GA, was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Siddie Belle Bridges Wheless.She was the wife of the late Fred E. Bridges.Mrs. Bridges worked through the years in the textile industry as a seamstress for Style Rite. Mrs. Bridges is survived by a son, Stuart Bridges; a daughter, Frances White and her husband, Charles; and a daughter-in-law, Cathy Bridges.She also leaves behind one brother, Fred Wheless; one sister, Julia Walton; grandchildren: Wanda Compton(Chris), Charles White(Stacey), and Christy Coile(Chris);and 7 great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents and husband,Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by 2 sons, Eugene and Dennis Bridges, one brother, and several sisters. A service to celebrate Mrs. Bridges’ life will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church in Lexington, GA with Rev. James Olds officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening, May 8, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hicks Funeral Home. Interment will be at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be graciously accepted, or donations may be made in Mrs. Bridges’ memory to Bethany Baptist Church, Centerville Rd., Lexington, GA 30648. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Edna W. Bridges.