Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Mar 28, 1947 – Aug 16, 2022
Jean Eleanor Hitchcock Bridger, 75, died peacefully August 16th in Wilmington, NC.
Mrs. Bridger was born on March 28, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to Paul Revere and Daisy Ryan Hitchcock. She was baptized on Palm Sunday of 1963 at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC where she sang in...
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Jean was my son’s mother-in-law and she was the best he could have ever had. I think of her often and miss her at family functions with her personality plus. Jean was a very fine lady. ❤
Elizabeth Gibson
May 12, 2023 | Whiteville, NC | Family
Jean was quite simply one of the best. She was so loved and will be greatly missed. We are very lucky to have known her. ❤
Debra and Sidney Gibson
September 01, 2022 | Sanford, NC | Family
I just learned of Jean's passing...my sincere condolences to all...Im so sorry, will keep you all in my prayers.
Karen Varnam Harris
August 30, 2022 | Oak Island, NC
A lovely lady inside and out. Welcoming to all. Jean would be the person you would want to find in a crowd when you felt out of place. So thankful to have spent time in her presence over the years. Thoughts and prayers to George, Meredith, Ryan and her grand babies.
BRUCE DILWORTH
August 27, 2022 | Friend
George and family, we are heartbroken to learn of your loss. We have so many fond memories of you and Jean at Camp Sertoma. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to all!
Kay and Nate McHenry
August 26, 2022 | Durham, NC | Friend
Our families - Bridgers, Hollingsworths and Lockwoods watched our sons and daughters grow up and our memories of Jean will always be a wonderful part of our time together. She will be missed by an entire generation! Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. The Lockwood's - Richard, Dale, Drew and David.
Richard Lockwood
August 26, 2022 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
So honored to have known Jean. We were always so inspired by her grace and steady nature. Her love for and committment to her family was beautiful. She will be missed by so many.
Clark & Andrea Wilson
August 26, 2022 | WILMINGTON, NC | Neighbor
George, I just learned of your loss today. I am so very sorry. God bless you and your family now in this time of grief and always. Respectfully, Dennis Frisbee
Dennis Frisbee
August 25, 2022 | Doral, FL | Friend
Jean was the sweetest! I knew her from Wilmington Sertoma Club. She was so kind and gracious and always had that big beautiful smile on her face!! Our prayers are for George and their family to always cherish the memories of their special angel!
Beth Fortunato
August 25, 2022 | Hampstead, NC