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Sarah Bridger Obituary
BLADENBORO — Sarah Grantham Bridger, 96, a long-time resident of Wrightsville Beach and Bladenboro, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
She was born in Fairmont on June 26, 1923, the daughter of Charles Erdmann and Bessie Powell Grantham. Due to the death of her mother at age 3, she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Vardell and Maude Grantham. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, John MacRae Bridger; daughter Sarah Camille Bridger; and grandson, John Palmer Williamson.
Sarah is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Bridger Williamson (Rick), and Jean Bridger Konitzer (Robert); a sister, Jane Bell of Greenville; brother-in-law, Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger (Sheila); grandchildren, Elizabeth Hart, Kevin Hart, Bridger Hahn (Nick), Ben Williamson (Cressa), Mimi Konitzer (Arron Motley), Mac Konitzer, Drew Konitzer, Deidra Johnson (Bo), and Courtney Isenhagen (Joel); and nine dearly loved great-grandchildren.
Sarah was an avid reader, animated storyteller and prolific gardener. She wrote beautiful letters to all she shared experiences with. Nothing gave her more joy than being in the presence of her family and friends.
A special thanks to Glenda Hill who was a dear friend until the end.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2019, at the First Baptist Church of Bladenboro Fellowship Hall. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bladenboro, Lower Cape Fear Hospice or the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Bridgit Bass
September 16, 2019
We all looked forward to her coming to the First Presbyterian Women's Springfest and missed her the last few years!
Ronald Gibson
September 16, 2019
What a Southern Charm. So beautiful, on so many levels. She always had the warmest, and most loving attitude, as it pertained to life. Always made me feel so special, and was interested in my life. She will surely be missed.
Anne Russell
September 13, 2019
I wish I had known Sarah G Bridger, because she sounds like a wonderful woman whose long life has been fulfilling.
Doc and Ande Grantham
September 12, 2019
Aunt Sarah will be greatly missed by all of us. What a great and beautiful Southern lady!
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