Mrs. Thelma Bridges

Mrs. Thelma Hardin Bridges, 86 of Sylvester died Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Tift Regional Medical Center, The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 6, 2025 at Banks Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Jason Jones will officiate. Mrs. Bridges was born on March 16, 1939 in Ashburn, GA to the late Hugh and Maybell Hardin. Throughout Mrs. Bridges life she found joy in a variety of interests. In addition to being a retired Special Education Teacher of 31 years, she had a wonderful talent for decorating. To step in her home was to experience a living gallery of her passion for decorating. Mrs. Bridges had a love for flowers and yard work. She loved reading her bible and watching her church on television on Sunday's. Mrs. Bridges always enjoyed her twin sister making her yearly visit on their birthday. She had a special place in her heart for animals. Mrs. Bridges' love for her animals was a reflection of her generous spirit and the kindness she showed to everyone she met. Her greatest joys and accomplishments were the love of her seven kids. Mrs. Bridges talked about her kids and grandkids endlessly to everyone and was proud of each of them. Her kindness lives on through her children and grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Terri Bridges for her kindness and exceptional care she provided for their mother during her illness. Survivors include her children, Derel Bridges (Terri) of Sylvester, Rex Bridges (Renee') of Sylvester, George Bridges (Suzanne) of Albany, Douglas "Pug" Bridges (Penny) of Moultrie, Dawn Miller (Gene) of Sylvester and Donna "Binky' Bridges of Sylvester; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Velma English; daughter-in-law, Tina Bridges. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her life companion, John Sizer, siblings, Helen Whiddon, Laurasue Tomlinson, Benny Gandy, a son, Jim Bridges on April 4, 2018 and a grandson, Derek Bridges on November 16, 2016. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 AM until the service hour. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Thelma Bridges

March 16, 1939 - September 3, 2025