Born in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio, on March 25, 1920, she was the daughter of Viola Clary McQuaid and Chester Bertram McQuaid. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Erle Henry Bridgewater, her brother, Bertram Thadeus McQuade, and her sister, Jacquelyn Sanders Ransbottom.
Virginia had a resolute commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. She was active in church and Bible study groups throughout her life.
She is survived by three sons, Erle Stephen Bridgewater (Candace) of Amelia Island, Florida, Gregory Bridgewater (Connie) of Longs, South Carolina, and Bradley Scott Bridgewater (Martha) of Littleton, Colorado; three grandchildren, Erle Matthew Bridgewater (Monica) of Ponte Vedra, Florida, John Jacob Bridgewater (Ivy) of St. Johns, Florida, and Christina Viola Bridgewater of Littleton, Colorado; and six great-grandchildren, Robbie, Haley, Jacob, Elizabeth, Mya, and Ian.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens, 1701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to Neptune Baptist Church in memory of Virginia.
