Obituaries

Kathleen Bridges

Calif. Kathleen Condra Bridges died Jan. 29, 2014, in Sacramento. She was born July 1, 1920, in Southeastern Tennessee to descendants of two pioneer families proud of their heritage. Kathleen Condra Bridges was the daughter of Albert C. and Lula Hudson Condra of South Pittsburg, Tenn. She graduated with honors from the State Teachers College (now the East Tennessee State University) and was recognized in Whos Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Kathleen taught in the elementary schools of Marion County, transferring to Tyner High School in Chattanooga, when, in 1943, she married her childhood sweetheart John D. Bridges of Whitwell, Tenn. They moved to Sacramento, in 1944, where he was a civilian employee of what was then the Sacramento Army Depot. Kathleen was pre-deceased by her parents, her only brother A.C. Condra Jr.; and her beloved husband, John who died in 1974. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Kathy Anne, and loving son-in-law, Charles Thomas, of Sacramento, Calif.; two nephews, Glenn and Sam Condra, and their families in Tennessee and Mississippi; three great-nephews, Alex, Ian and Nate; one great-niece, Kirby; and many cousins. Although Kathleen attended Fremont Presbyterian Church in Sacramento, she was a lifetime member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in her hometown. At her request, there will be no service. Her ashes will be interred beside her husband and family at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in her beloved Tennessee.

Published February 16, 2014

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