She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph Raymond Sensat of Lake Charles, formerly of Moss Bluff, LA; three children, Carla Sensat Partain of Lafayette, Timothy Joseph Sensat (Kelly) of Auburn, GA and Mary Beth Daigle (Earl) of Moss Bluff; seven grandchildren, Cassandra "Cassie" Ann Hebert (Nicole) of Lafayette, Daniel Marcus Partain of Lafayette, Trenton Lee Jerome Jefferson (Sarah Blacklidge) of Abbeville, Timothy Joseph Sensat, Jr. of Auburn, GA, Stephen Tyler Sensat of Auburn, GA, Owen Samuel Daigle (Clara) of Grand Meadow, MN, and Carson Nathaniel Daigle of Moss Bluff; six great-grandchildren, Jada Ann Partain of Glenmora, Patrick Robert Endsley of Bridge City, TX, Isaac Marcus Partain of Duson, Paatyn Elise Bergeron of Duson, Remi Lee Jerome Jefferson and Willow Ann Jefferson of Abbeville; brother, Russell Bridges (Sandra) of Beaumont, TX; brother-in-law, Warren Sensat (Ginger) of Scott; beloved cousin, Beverly Price of The Woodlands, TX; best friend of fifty-five years, Mary Hopkins of Houston, TX; along with a host of beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Mae Nunnelly; step-father, Carl Redmond Nunnelly; biological father, Thomas Harry Bridges; in-laws, Wynn and Vinice Sensat; beloved sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Gilmer; cherished aunt, Mary Joyce Lawson; nephew, Tommy Gilmer; and prior husband, Bobby Gilbert, Sr.
Unique and incredibly strong, "Annie" was truly a phenomenal woman. She was an individualist with a strong sense of self but put her roles as wife, mother and friend, first. Refined, poised and respectful... Ann was equal parts quick-witted and fun-loving and enjoyed all things LSU, Astros, Saints and Rummikub.
Ann created a world of love and beauty and laughter for her family and made everyone feel special, always. Annie, Mom, Momma, Nina and Nana- all names of love and honor and all equally cherished. Above all, Ann loved and took care of everyone her entire life and she will be greatly missed.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff from 10:00 AM until time of services beginning at 12:00 PM.
Private inurnment will follow at a later date in St. Joseph Church Cemetery in Iota, LA.
Special thanks to the ICU staff at CHRISTUS St. Patrick's Hospital, especially Julie, Harbor Hospice-Lake Charles staff and loving caregivers, Mary Guillory and Donna Celestine for the care and compassion shown to Ann in her time of need.
In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made in Ann's name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or at www.give.michaeljfox.org.
