Patricia Joyce Bridges

1936 - 2014

Patricia Joyce Bridges obituary, 1936-2014, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1936

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

4315 Main Street

Jacksonville, Florida

Patricia Bridges Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2014.

Patricia Joyce Bridges. Born March 17, 1936, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, with family and friends by her side after months of courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Patricia was the daughter of the late John Spaulding of London, England and the late Katherine O'Neil Spaulding of County Cork, Ireland. Pat dedicated her life to raising her daughter Lisa Catherine Rebecca Snyder [spouse Jimmy] and the care of her special needs daughter Cheryl Lynn Bridges. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Travis Lamar Bridges; granddaughters Jessica and Jordyn Shukin [their father Kenneth]; grandsons Jakob Snyder and Elijah (EJ) Snyder. She is also survived by nephew Mark Holyoake of England, Larry Thornton, Kathy Riggs, and Deborah Harp of Jacksonville, and many other family members. Patricia Bridges co-founded special training facilities for developmentally and special needs children in Albany and Savannah, Georgia and the Cheryl Lynn Training Center in Miami, Florida. She was an active supporter of The Special Olympics and active member of her church. As the dedicated wife of a USAF member, she participated in military and military retired clubs and activities. Pat was so loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Her dedication to her life's tasks of hard work and caring attitude will be long remembered. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4315 Main St, Jacksonville. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 24 at 1 PM at the funeral home, with burial immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL.

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April 27, 2014

One of the finest woman that ever walked this planet. I am a better person for knowing her and will miss her terribly.

Ken Shukin

April 23, 2014

Pamela Franklin

Someone introduced me at Pat's visitation as "her Pastor's wife". Yes, I was, but Pat was more than a member of our church, she was my friend. I have so many memories of her and reminders of her part in my life as I go about my ordinary routines. When I went to get a jacket out of our coat closet to go to the hospital the night/morning she was passing, I saw the scarf she gave me at Christmas. When I drove past Regency Mall tonight, I looked over and saw Belk, remembering the gift card in my wallet from a birthday that I still need to use! In my purse is a little bag for my glasses that is part of a set she gave me. Pat was a giver and cared so much about others, whether by giving materially, of her time, or just asking a zillion questions about how everyone in your life was and how every situation was going. I will treasure all of our times driving to and from the church, chatting like a bunch of college roommates! Please tell Pat I love her, God, and keep her safe in your arms until we all meet again <3

April 23, 2014

Dick and Mary Cardell

Travis,
Our prayers are with you and your family.

April 22, 2014

Maria

Remember that god is greater than our hearts. With his unparalleled compassion and love, have confidence that he will give you strength to endure- 1 Cor 10:13.

April 22, 2014

Billee Bussard

Maybe it was the Brit in her, but Pat Bridges possessed a regal countenance and grace, even during the trials and tribulations of her recent illnesses, that I have rarely encountered during my lifetime. The memory of her sweet smile and sparkling blue eyes will warm my heart forever. How lucky I was to have known her. How lucky Travis was to have her in his life all these years. –Billee Bussard

April 22, 2014

Sheri McGough

What a wonderful person Aunt Pat was. Very friendly and always had a smile on her face. She will truly be missed.

April 22, 2014

Preston and Bernice Drummer

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Apr

23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

4315 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Apr

24

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

4315 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Apr

24

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery

FL

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Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

4315 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

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