April 20, 1951 – May 16, 2023
Billie Joann Bridges, 72, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Indiana University Health Hospice House.
Born April 20, 1951, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Edna (Smith) Lee. She married Dannie Bridges on August 8, 1969, and he survives.
Joann had worked at RCA and DANA Incorporated in assembly. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and family gatherings. Joann was known to be an amazing cook, gardener, and crafter.
Survivors include her husband, Dannie Bridges of Mitchell; children, Dawn Bridges of Rainesville, Alabama, and Michelle Bridges of Mitchell; grandchildren, Korey (Ashley) Wykoff, Nick Wykoff, Lukas Wykoff, Alisha Breeden, Whitney (Daniel) Haulk, Emily (Donavan) Thomas; great-grandson, Aiden Haulk; siblings, Roxy Mathis of Solsberry, Nancy Schaffer of Bloomington, Lena Lee of Harrodsburg, Sherry Walker of Solsberry, and William “Bokie” Lee of Bloomington.
Her parents; son, Bradley Bridges; and siblings, Tommy Lee, and Juanita Bowden preceded her in death.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Martie Spaulding officiating. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery, in Martin County. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Joann’s memory to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
