Joyce Marlowe Bridges, age 80

Joyce Marlowe Bridges, age 80 of Ellenboro, died Sunday, October 13, 2024.

She was born May 23, 1944, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late James Paul Marlowe and Emma Frady Marlowe.

Joyce was a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church. She worked many years at the former General Fireproofing and later Regtrol where she retired.

She was the wife of more than 60 years to her late husband, Jerry Bridges.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Marlowe, Jr, and sister, Tulan Merck White.

Survivors include her son, Scott Bridges and wife Leslie of Shelby, her daughter, Lori Bridges Gaston and husband John of Denver, her grandchildren, Chris and Brandon Smith, J.T. Gaston, and Spencer Gaston, and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held October 17 at Drury Dobbins Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Roberts officiating.

Memorials in her memory may be made to Drury Dobbins Baptist Church, Food Pantry, 3607 Drury Dobbins Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.