Inez Montgomery Bridgford
April 22, 1920 ~ February 6, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Inez James Montgomery Bridgford, age 95, died on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Born April 22, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Bridgford grew up in Denver, Colorado and lived in Sheridan, Wyoming for thirty-five years before moving to Asheville.
She was the daughter of the late James William Montgomery and Inez James Montgomery Shannon and was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce William Bridgford.
She is survived by a daughter, Dershie McDevitt and husband, Larry of Weaverville; three grandchildren, Brandon McDevitt and husband, Larry Hinton of Webster, Trenton McDevitt of Asheville, Kendal McDevitt and husband, Patrick Beville, of Boone, and four great-grandchildren, Travis, Tara and Audrey Hinton and Harper Beville.
At the request of Mrs. Bridgford, a private family interment will be held at a later date in the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden.
The family extends sincere thanks to Priscilla Gentry for four years of unwavering and dedicated home care, as well as to her fabulous team members: Sharon Honeycutt, Carmen Hawk, Janet Senff, Jeri and Emma Meadows and Donna Shipman.
Dershie, your mom had to have been a remarkable woman to have you as her daughter!My condolences to you and your family.I admire the fact that she was able to be cared for at home.–and now in the arms of angels.
So many special years of very fond memories of time with your mom, Dershi! She was such a special friend, and sometimes patient! I know she preferred our husbands than us to tell her what to do, but she certainly knew what it took to live life to its fullest! You, you precious daughter, we’re the moon, the sun, and the light of her life. With Priscilla, she had no worries. God be with you, and I pray you mourn not! She lived life to its fullest, and you loved her, and she never, ever had to wonder or doubt! True love never dies. You were the best I’ve EVER seen. Much love, Janet Solle’ – Well done, Dershi, and Priscilla, too!
Dershie, I am so sad to read that Inez passed away. I loved her dearly. She taught me so much during the years as wives of BHJ. We were such good friends.,I missed her so much when she moved to Ashville. I am now living in Denver area. My Deepest Symathy, Norma
Dear Dershie and family,
I’m saddened to learn of the death of your mother, Inez. I remember her from Sheridan and recall a beautiful person. You have my deepest sympathy.
Dixie Snyder Tubbs,
Thanks for your kind words. Mom had a lot of fun on life and was blessed with longevity and the chance to end her days in her own home for which we are deeply grateful. Xx dershie
Dershie, I saw your moms obituary in the Sheridan Press a few days ago, Was sorry to hear that she had passed away but she had a long and wonderful life. The friendship of your family to me over the past years has always meant a great deal to me. Take care,
We were sorry to learn of Inez’s passing in February. Inez was a dear friend of my father’s, John Cress, and we so enjoyed getting to know her over the years. Cherish the memories because they are precious……
Inez was such a staunch, loyal,and humorous person and a great friend to me and to my son Francis, to whom she and husband Bruce were Godparents. I knew her from my marriage in Sheridan Wyo in 1965 (to John Kendrick) and was able to keep up with her through her years in Asheville. We always treasured her cheery and confident manner and candor. And her delightful newsy chatty Christmas phone calls!
A very important ‘adopted relative’ has left us and leaves a large hole.