Helen Yvonne Bridges, age 83, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. She was born August 16, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and especially, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed having family over at her pool, going to the beach, gardening, and watching sports. She became a fan of the Falcons, Hawks and Braves after attending all of Billy’s sports games growing up and often being the “Team Mom”. She was a selfless person, giving of herself to others, had a great personality and will never be forgotten. She loved her family dogs.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years and the love of her life, William F. Bridges, Sr.; her parents, David and Mildred (James) Fairley; as well as a sister, Patsy Lee.
Surviving her are son, William “Billy” (Candi) F. Bridges, Jr. of Roopville, Georgia; daughters, Brenda Dianne (Dennis) Westberry of Waycross and Pamela “Pam” (Harry) Elaine Hyaduck of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Harry (Monica) Hyaduck, Jr., Amanda (Josh) Nix, Adam (Danyelle) Westberry, Ashley (Richard) Booth, Josh Hyaduck, Jessica Hyaduck, Allison (Josh) Harrell, Rylan Bridges and Carishley Bridges; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel with Pastor Josh Nix officiating. Music will be by Josh and Amanda Nix. Serving as pallbearers will be Harry Hyaduck, Jr., Adam Westberry, Richard Booth, Donald Needham, Josh Harrell and Harry Hyaduck, Sr. Mausoleum entombment will take place in Rosehaven Memorial Park.
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Services have been entrusted to the care of Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, 8640 Rose Avenue, Douglasville, Georgia 30134
