Obituary: Wanda Maxine Bridwell

Wanda Maxine Bridwell, 88, left behind her earthly life on Wednesday,
February 26, 2020, and went to join her parents, Thelma Elliott and South Jones, her sisters Gracie Gerkin and Irene Schlenker, her nephew James Mann, her niece Debbie Kerns, and her husband Chester Bridwell.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Beth Jernigan, her very special nephew Biff Elliott, her grandson Dylan Kahn and his wife Trinity, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Wanda was a life-long resident of Lawrence County and was known as a generous and kind person to many in her family, and her community. Her special passion was the White River Humane Society.

The family would like to thank the nurses and assistants at Garden Villa for the excellent care Wanda received in the last weeks of her life.

A private interment will be held for Wanda.

The family asks that those who want to honor Wanda send donations in her name to the White River Humane Society.

Cresthaven Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements.

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