Born in Catawba County, on September 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Ethel Turner Bridgeman.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband R.L. Maynard Jr., brothers Harold Bridgeman and Robert Bridgeman, and her son-in-law Thomas Little Jr.
She was a lifelong member of Highland Baptist Church, and had a career as a bookkeeper at Maynard Refrigeration.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be deeply missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Ann Bryant and husband Jimmy of Greenville, NC; her son Scott Maynard of Bethlehem; granddaughters Allison Maynard of Mocksville, Vivian Maynard of Greensboro, and Samantha Whitehurst and husband Dan of Greenville, NC; grandsons Patrick Maynard and wife Courtney of Black Mountain, and Matt Little and wife Shalina of Plymouth; great grandchildren, Cameron, Haiden, Grant, Dylan and Lilie.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 25, 2020 from 1:00pm to 2:15pm at Highland Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 2:30pm at Highland Baptist Church with Kenny Robison officiating.
Burial will be at Catawba Memorial Park.
Memorial gifts may be made to Highland Baptist Church 828 9th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina, PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27360.
Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com
Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.
