Edna Kelsey Bridges, age 94, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Midland, Texas. Edna was born April 7, 1928 in Kennard, Texas to Milam Jackson Kelsey and Celie Jane Minton. After graduating from high school in 1944, Edna then moved to the big city of Humble to live with her sister. In 1945 she married the love of her life, Jack Bridges who preceded her in death in 2007. They enjoyed 62 years of wedded bliss and were blessed with 3 boys, Eddie, Bill, and Larry. Edna was a dedicated mother who treasured her children and grandchildren. She especially loved her role as Nanny. Anywhere and everywhere she went, she made friends, and with her quick wit she always made those around her smile. In 1952 Edna and Jack began their devoted service to the Lord at North Central Baptist Church. They both were living examples of Ephesians 4:32, "be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."
Edna is survived by her twin BROTHER: Edmon & wife Jewel; her three SONS: Eddie & wife Debbie, Bill & wife Mary, and Larry & Darlene; nine GRANDCHILDREN: Travis Bridges & wife Christine, Randy Bridges & wife Peggy, Sheila Lingerfelt & husband Cliff, Lance Bridges, Kris Bridges & wife Grace, Brandie Carter, Kristi Walker & husband Billy-Bob, Justin Bridges & wife Melissa, and Leah Overall & husband Justin; 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Brett Bridges, Josh Bridges, Taylor Bridges, Cole Lingerfelt, Kyle Lingerfelt, Nathan Bridges, Eli Bridges, Ava Bridges, Mya Bridges, lan Bridges, Madison Carter, Morgan Carter, Logan Walker, Rylie Walker, Jordan Walker, Carter Usher, and Blake Overall; one GREAT-GREAT-GRANDSON: London Bridges. Along with many nephews and nieces, Edna will sorely be missed.
A visitation for Edna will be held Friday, July 15, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A burial will occur Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Bridges family.
