Martha Jeanne Bridges, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 06, 2024 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton, NC.

She was born in Rutherford County NC, daughter of the late Rev. Albert Hastings and Martha Beam Hastings and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Ray Bridges, and a brother, Albert "Alan" Hastings. After Jeanne graduated high school, she earned an Associates Degree in office management to join Charles as Vice President at Custom Metal Fabrication where she wore many hats. Always active in the community, Jeanne worked as a substitute teacher, and volunteered as a Pink Lady at Kings Mountain Hospital. She and Charles were longtime members of Patterson Grove Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Jeanne enjoyed the natural world, bird watching, beautiful flowers and was a voracious reader. The rest of Jeanne's time was occupied by her family and travel. Jeanne possessed an infectious smile and when she was near you, you always felt loved. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother whose affection went beyond the typical. Jeanne's love, care, and service will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Carla Burton, Kings Mountain, NC

Son: Chuck Bridges, Savannah, GA

Grandchildren: Shannon Ray Bridges and Adrian Burton

Great Grandchildren: Marley and Brennan Bridges and Brent Dalton

Siblings: Ray Hastings, Anna Dellinger, and Frances Owens

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Brad Bridges officiating

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