Joyce Bridges
October 24, 1949 - May 1, 2021
Joyce Marie Wood Bridges, 71, wife of the late Vance Z. Bridges, Jr., entered into rest on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Joyce, affectionately known as "Granny", was the daughter of the late Eddie W. and Mary Elizabeth Wood. She was a woman that lovingly spoke her peace and was adored by her children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. When she married Vance, he taught her how to cook, and she became the "BEST COOK" ever. Cooking for her family and watching the Atlanta Braves were her most happy times. She was so loved by all and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish her memories are her children; Mary B. Landaverde (Amador), Tonya Hydrick Ryan, Wanda Bee, Timothy Vance Bridges and John Randall Clayton; her sister, Linda Wood Taylor; brother-in-law, Doug Gantt; grandchildren, Terry Vance Landaverde (Megan), Amador Juan Landaverde, Victoria Marie Landaverde (Allen Simpson), Heather Renee Hart (Allen), Victoria, Jennifer and Carolyn Faulk; great-grandchildren, Amelia Rae Landaverde and Jaxon Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband Vance Bridges, her brother, Thomas Leroy Wood, and her sister, Alma Christine Gantt. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in the Chapel of Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until service time in the Chapel of Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Visit www.starlingfuneralhome.com to sign guestbook (706)556-6524
Joyce Marie Wood Bridges, 71, wife of the late Vance Z. Bridges, Jr., entered into rest on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Joyce, affectionately known as "Granny", was the daughter of the late Eddie W. and Mary Elizabeth Wood.... View Obituary & Service Information