August 14, 1948-December 14, 2016
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 Sherida Alayne Coble Bridges, age 68 of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on December 14,2016 surrounded by family in Hattiesburg, MS. Sherida was born on August 14,1948 in Longview, TX. to John and Rmeta Coble. She was married to her loving husband Donald R. Bridges for 49 years. Together they had 3 wonderful kids. Sherida had a wonderful life, growing up she traveled around the world because her father was in the Navy. At the age of 18 she married her husband, Donald and helped take over the family farm in Gillsburg, Ms. Sherida had many talents, from working in a hospital, to helping coordinate weddings, being able to paint anything her mind would see. Her most loved talent was her voice. From the age of 3,singing in church with her grandmother Lois, Sherida would say her voice was truly a gift from God. No matter how tough life got, even through the cancer, she would always say that God surely blessed her. Sherida was very active in church through the years. Anyone around her could see her love of her family and her love for her Lord. Sherida is survived by her husband, Donald Bridges; daughters, Katina (K.C.)and Dino McDaniel of Lafayette, and Joni and Paul Elliott of Hattiesburg; one son, Beau Bridges of Kentwood. Sherida’s mother, Rmeta Coble of Gillsburg; sister, Linda and Jerry Van of McComb; brother, Bill Coble of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Sherida is preceded in death by her father, John Coble; and twins daughters, Bevin and Blaine. Visitation was held at Red Bluff Baptist Church from 9 AM until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Services conducted by Rev. Jeff Van. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. The Bridges family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers of hospice for their graceful care. And to the special neighbors, friends, family, and prayer warriors for being there when she needed anything, and for lifting her up to the throne of God’s mercy. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http:// www.mckneelys.com.
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