Elizabeth Ann Bridges

Elizabeth Ann Bridges

Betsy Bridges, 78, Oakland, Ark., passed away Jan. 20, 2020.

She was born March 7, 1941 in Bastrop, La.

Betsy married Murray Otis Bridges Jan. 12, 1962. He preceded her in death in 2008.

She moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo. in 1973, where she taught at Kinyon Elementary for 25 years. She retired in 1999 and moved to Oakland, Ark. on Bull Shoals Lake.

Betsy loved nature and the outdoors. Her retirement years were spent doing the things she loved: walking her dog, hiking, fishing, gardening, reading, visiting with family and grandchildren. The many trips to Alaska allowed her to experience all the things she loved surrounded by the grandeur of nature.

Betsy’s faith and love of God was nurtured by attending Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Poplar Bluff. Betsy studied the Catholic faith and joined St. Williams Catholic Church. Her faith and love of the Lord prepared her for the final four months living with cancer. Betsy was with family in St. Joseph, Mo., until her peaceful return to her heavenly Father.

Betsy’s life will be remembered and cherished by her loved ones: Jack Bridges (Michelle) and family, St. Joseph, Mo., and John Bridges (Christy Dodds) and family, Girdwood, Alaska.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.