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Sarah J. <I>Demasters</I> Bridge

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Sarah J. Demasters Bridge

Birth
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Death
9 Feb 1926 (aged 73)
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Stuarts Draft, Augusta County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Mrs. Sallie Bridge, aged 74 years, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burt Hewitt, of near town.
As Mrs. Bridge had retired the night before in her apparently usual health, her death was contributed to heart failure.
Funeral services were conducted at Springdale Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.

The Valley Virginian-date of paper: February 12, 1921

Gospel Herald Obituaries-February, 1926:

Bridge-Sallie J., wife of Joseph S. Bridge, who preceded her in death 24 years ago, died Feb. 9, 1926; aged 74 y. 11 m. 8 d. She was a Miss Demartin before marriage, the last of a family of five to go. She helped with the work the day before her death. On Tuesday morning she was found dead in her bed, where she had peacefully fallen asleep to wake no more on earth. Blood pressure of the brain and heart trouble is thought to have been the cause of her death. Those surviving are: Mrs. Malinda Snead, L. M. Bridge, Ottie F. Bridge, Josie Hewit, with whom she made during her home during the last two years. Laid to rest in the Springdale Cemetery Feb. 11. Funeral conducted by A. P. Heatwole and Joe Driver. Text Psa. 23. She leaves 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for 24 years.

"All is over, hands are folded
On a quiet peaceful breast;
All is over, pains are ended,
Now dear mother is at rest.

Contributed by JLB
Mrs. Sallie Bridge, aged 74 years, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burt Hewitt, of near town.
As Mrs. Bridge had retired the night before in her apparently usual health, her death was contributed to heart failure.
Funeral services were conducted at Springdale Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.

The Valley Virginian-date of paper: February 12, 1921

Gospel Herald Obituaries-February, 1926:

Bridge-Sallie J., wife of Joseph S. Bridge, who preceded her in death 24 years ago, died Feb. 9, 1926; aged 74 y. 11 m. 8 d. She was a Miss Demartin before marriage, the last of a family of five to go. She helped with the work the day before her death. On Tuesday morning she was found dead in her bed, where she had peacefully fallen asleep to wake no more on earth. Blood pressure of the brain and heart trouble is thought to have been the cause of her death. Those surviving are: Mrs. Malinda Snead, L. M. Bridge, Ottie F. Bridge, Josie Hewit, with whom she made during her home during the last two years. Laid to rest in the Springdale Cemetery Feb. 11. Funeral conducted by A. P. Heatwole and Joe Driver. Text Psa. 23. She leaves 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for 24 years.

"All is over, hands are folded
On a quiet peaceful breast;
All is over, pains are ended,
Now dear mother is at rest.

Contributed by JLB


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  • Created by: Marlin Diehl
  • Added: Apr 1, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50546483/sarah_j-bridge: accessed ), memorial page for Sarah J. Demasters Bridge (27 Feb 1852–9 Feb 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50546483, citing Springdale Mennonite Church Cemetery, Stuarts Draft, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Marlin Diehl (contributor 47001193).