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Alice Thurmond Obituary
Mrs. Thurmond was born in Forest on October 17, 1928 and had lived in Jackson for 60 years. She began her career as a medical secretary at the V.A. Medical Center and later as a legal secretary for Bill Waller. Alice then discovered her talent as an artist and soon became known as "Mississippi's Artist." Her many paintings include Natchez and Vicksburg antebellum homes, the State Capital, Windsor, and the Biloxi Lighthouse, to name only a few, and now hang in homes all over the world.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and Susan Harrison Bridges.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 47 years, Glenn E. Thurmond of Jackson; brothers, Charles David Bridges, Sr. of Florence and William Bridges of Columbia, S.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Charles and Jenny Fall and family
October 8, 2007
Our family will all miss Aunt Alice very much. She always made us feel welcomed in her home and she was a very talented artist. Our homes are filled with Aunt Alice's beautiful artwork and we will continue to enjoy them for many years.
Betty (Sis) McDaniel
October 6, 2007
Alice was truly one of the smartest women that I have ever known. Everything that she did was done professionally. We loved her and will miss her greatly. Love, Sis
Billy Jones
September 26, 2007
I met Mrs. Thurmond when I first moved to Mississippi. I had an opertunity to discuss some of her work with her and become fond of her paintings. I purchased a number her prints and had them framed for my own personal pleasure. I was so impressed with her and her work I later opened an art shop in Port Gibson, MS. I purchased all of the invitory out of her shop at North Park Mall in Jackson and have it in my shop in Port Gibson
My sympathy goes out to her husband and family. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her and her art work.
Diane Kinzlmaier
September 24, 2007
Although you don't know me, I have 7 "Mississippi prints" hanging in my living room. They have brought me much joy over the last 25 years. I have often thought of contacting Mrs. Thurmond for more. I grew up in Mississippi and met her many years ago at McRaes when I started my collection. My sincere sympathy
William Bridges
September 23, 2007
you brought a lot of beauty into the world with your talent. Your gentleness will be missed by all of us. Goodbye, Little Sister
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