Irene Hodge Bridge

Irene Hodge Bridges passed away February 15, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Jonas & Mamie Gibbs Hodge of Polk County. Irene is preceded in death by her brothers, Shuford Hodge and Bill Hodge, her sisters, Nancy Hodge Street and Annie Laura Greene, and her lifelong companion, Ed Mossberg.

Irene is survived by her son, Dr. Michael Bridges of Philadelphia, PA, and her granddaughter, Maya Bridges of Boston, MA, her brother, Spencer Hodge, and wife, Wilda Jo.

In her final years, Irene received great physical and emotional support from family members and friends. In addition to Spencer and Wilda Jo, her nieces Betty Lattimore, Christine Crain, and Nancy McPherson provided consistent and loving care.

A special thanks is in order for Irene's neighbor for over 50 years, Patricia Higgins who provided daily companionship, transportation to appointments, meals, and deep, heartfelt love for most of Irene's adult life.

Irene is also survived by a number of other nieces, nephews and friends that had a special place in her heart.

Irene was of the Baptist faith, attended different congregations, and, in her later years, expressed her faith in daily prayers for guidance and for those she loved.

Irene worked at Spindale Mills for 22 years inspecting cloth until the plant closed. She then worked at Carolina Home Health Care.

A private service was held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, Irene wanted donations made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 or St. Jude's Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.