JOYCE BRIDGEFORTH

Hey lady... this memory reminder put a big smile on my face as I thought of you. ... hey family I praying for you even more today. I love yall

ma this is b I have no words I am not good wanna show you that I am a child of God miss u so much but then again just want to let you know I am good Kathy whom you never met is my marshmallow ma you would love her damn I miss you . till we meet again . your B love you MA

hey ma...i miss you soooo much....sometimes i just don't know what to do!! love u

Hey Mrs. Joyce I miss you and wanted to talk to you. So I know you are looking down on us and we are busy looking up at you...I Love you!!!

Kisses & Hugs

hi granny ! i miss you <3 i be wearin ya jewelry now , i be lookin fly ! i love you <3

Hey Beautiful!!! Love & miss u!!!

hi granny, i miss you so much! i wish you could see the car grandpa got me (: you would love it. i think about all the time, i just wanna hig from you <3 i love you granny !

Mrs. Joyce I miss you so much. I often look at my phone to call you only to know you are not here with me but you are here spiritually. I would like for you to know that DeShion has grown into a fine young man, Maurice has grown into a fine young man and Kiane' has grown into a beautiful young lady. They always talk about how much they miss you.

I know that you are in heaven but I just want to hear your voice. You would be so happy my friend joined church finally...lol

Love
ms. Charlene

Hey Ma. Yeah it's me again. I know it's been a while since I've been on this page. I've been doing pretty good. I know you would be proud of me. You were always proud of my small accomplishments. They seemed equally important to you. I'd blush & u'd say "that's so good baby...u know mama is so proud of u" then I'd smile the biggest smile ever...lol. I wish you could see your grands & great grands. They are getting big & are very bright. Jay is doing great in football. Avi is a lil brainiac. Ny is still as funny as ever. She likes visiting me for my sausage & pancakes. Shamiya, your twin (lol) is some kinda wonderful. Semaj, he loves to sing & dance. Shamar likes being on the computer. Semia, she is off the chain! She doesn't like Chantell. Lol! Speaking of Chantell, she is doing well in school & I haven't threatened to knock her into next week recently. Lol! Brad is loving his job & has been working out & losing some weight. Shawn is doing double duty. They are both incredible men & fathers which they attribute a lot to you & daddy. Y'all gave them a solid foundation. Ma I miss you every single day, all day & night. I see something & wish you were here to share it with us. You used to always say "you gonna miss me when I'm gone" but who knew how true that would be. In any event, I'm looking forward to celebrating your birthday. Sometime that week I'm going to Red Lobster & ordering the Captain's Platter you loved so much. Lol! I'm gonna get daddy to pay for it...lol!!! Sssh...don't tell him...lol! I'm gonna holla atcha later. I love you Ma!

Hey Ma! It was a year ago this month that you were diagnosed with cancer. You came home from the hospital on the day we were suppose to go to the jazz festival. I remember me & Nita were debating on if we should go or not. I can clearly hear you saying 'yall go head...ma gone be alright'. We went but were calling every few hours. So here we are a year later & you are now in heaven. I wanted to call you last night & tell you how great Natalie Cole was. You would have enjoyed it! Love & miss you eh..ver...re...day!

hey ma!!! i miss u sooo much! love u forevermore

Love & miss you!

lamont theres not a day that has passed by that you are not miss so sleep on my dear always love you auntie

hey granny! i wonder what you doing.. i miss you soo much. i think about you like 20 million times a day lol. wish you could have seen the play at church on easter ; it was great ! i love you !!!!!! <3

Miss you & love you

missing you lamont oh so much

Hey Mrs. Joyce (Mamma)I just want to say I miss you very much and I see you and hear you everywhere I go. I know that you're in Heaven enjoying yourself. I can't wait to see you there. The kids miss you so much. I didn't get the chance to tell you but I'm getting married and I know that we need to go to couseling. Yes we are going and I'm very excited!! Well I love you :) Miss you!! :)

Love
Ms. Charlene

Hey Ma! Love & miss you!

Hey Ma! Yeah I'm here again. Miss you so much. Everything makes me think about you. You have no idea how hard this is. I feel like a clown. Painting this smile on every day. By the time the tears form I stop & remember where you are...with our heavenly father. That makes me feel better. You gotta be happier (and healthier) in heaven. Well I guess I better go. I love & miss you so much!!!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Hey Ma! I can hear u saying 'hey Tray'. Just thinking about you. I have missed talking to you. So many things I've wanted to say but no one to say them to. I'm glad God has provided the comfort I've needed since you've been gone. Had it not been for you (and daddy) I would not be who I am in Christ. Thanks for showing me the way to an eternal life. If I can be a fraction of the woman you were then I know I will be 'that' Important Person...(smiling). Love and miss you ma! And by the way...I'm doing ok...now go somewhere & sit down lol

This Candle Represents The Impact My Grandmother Left In & On This World <3

Granny, You Were The Greatest Woman I Knew. I Love & Mis You So Much! God Truely Sent Me An Angel. Rest In Paridise <3

Bennye, Ms Joyce gave me one of my 1st jobs after graduating from high school. The Magic Markets, Thats where I met you the 1st time, working on Chamberlayne avenue. I have very fond memories of you and her and the entire Bridgeforth framily. She left a very positve imprint on my life. I am sure she will be truly missed.
Marvin Taylor, Sr

Wow, God has a good angel now. I can remember working with Mrs. Bridgeforth with a mutual client during the summer of 2010. She was a very sweet lady who had the interest of all kids that she taught. She had words of wisdom and she will be missed. Rest in peace Mrs. Bridgeforth. (Zakia Copeland-James (FRS), Richmond, VA)

Mrs. Bridgeforth's committment to the Lord and love for her family will always be remembered. Prayers are raised asking God's comfort and strength for you all in your time of sorrow.
Donna DeLowell

Celebrating your life, Mrs. Joyce you were my Angel sent from God. Mrs. Joyce my heart is sadden that you are gone. Mrs. Joyce you are one of a kind and I was privledge to be called your child. You took me and my children under your wing. Your family has become our family. Thank you for being a Wonderful example of how to love the Lord and Family. I Love you and I will miss you!!! Mrs. Joyce I know Heaven is rejoicing now that your home. Thank you for leading me to Christ!!!

Anita,May God continue to give YOU & your family the STRENGTH you need @ your time of lost.BUT remember.God knows best & he will NEVER leave you or forsake you.God WILL be there late in the midnight hour,whew hours of the morning. When EVERYBODY else is off doing other things.God is RIGHT there with you JUST call on him & he WILL answer.My heart & prayers are with you.Anita,be STRONG,hold on,TRUST in God & He will help you through the emotional & tough times.KEEP THE FAITH

My heart was so saddened when I heard the news that Ms. Joyce had gone on to be with the Lord. She is suffering no more. I really enjoyed knowing her as we worked together in Henrico for a few years. She was such a kind spirit. I will miss her and remember her laugh. My prayers are with the family. God bless you and keep you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tracy & Family
There is a reason for every pain we must bear for every burden that we carry for all the hurt, grief and teardrops that are shed there is a reason. But if we trust God as we should and ask him to comfort and sustain us in the loss of one so dear it will work out for our good God knows the reason.
Our Prayes are with you
Mick & Pearl Mickleberry

TO THE BRIDGEFORTH FAMILY IAM SORRY TO HERE ABOUT JOYICE I WENT TO SCHOOL WITHJOYICE IN KENBRIDGE VA THELMA BLACKWELL

To the Bridgeford family, I shall always remember Mrs. Bridgeforth as one of the two women who showed me so much love when I started attending Rising Mount Zion during a time I needed it the most. My prayers are with you.

To Tracey and the Bridgeforth family our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We pray that God will take care of each of you and knowing that she does not have to suffer anymore, no more pain she is at peace with the Lord. I know that her soul is resting with the Lord and she is looking down from heaven smiling upon you all.

God Bless you all,
Belinda Taylor & Shirley Wade Family

I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in knowing the Lord is near to all those calling upon him faith. - Psalm 38:18

To the Bridgeforth & Douglas family my heart is very sadden in the loss of Ma B. I have known her every since I was a little girl going to Rising Mount Zion. Ma B became a neighbor, a baby sitter, a family memember and most of all a person that you can trust to know that she loved the lord. I can remember alot of sundays that my mom had to work and you made sure that we was in sunday school and church along with Shawn and Brad, and dared us to say we wasn't going. I am going to miss seeing your beautiful smile. You always made me feel at home and apart of your family. I light my candle because I always remember you had candles in your window. If there is anything that I can remember that you taught me is god is good and never let anyone silence your praise. If you want to clap, clap, if you want to shout, shout but if the person in the front or back doesn't like it tell them to move because god is too good for me to be quiet. I know you shouting all over heaven ma B. I love you and I will miss you dearly, you were an inspiration to me. Thank you, I pray that god heals and protect your family. I pray that you all find strength and comfort in each other and god in your time of need. God bless you all.

To the Bridgeforth and Douglas families,

I was deeply moved when I heard of Sis Bridgeforth's transition, you never ever forget LOVE, Sis Bridgeford stood on the word of God, she was truly a one of a kind "Prayer Warrior". I'll never forget her. When she would pray herself into the spirit, you felt it and you know that she was sincere. Rest now Sis Bridgeforth, another Angel has joined God's great glory!

To the Bridgeforth and Douglas families. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May the many wonderful memories you all shared sustain you all. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

The Bridgeforth family, words can't express how I feel about each and every one of you. Ma Joyce looked out for us as we were one of her own and I thank you for that. Ma made sure that when my mom worked we went to sunday school and church,try telling her you ain't going is not really going to work. You taught me a lot by just watching you. You taught me to not silence my praise. You always said that you were going to shout and praise god and if people in church didn't like your praise then they just had to move. You showed me and my family that we didn't have to be blood related but some how we were. I will never ever forget what you did for us and how you watch out and protected us whether it was down the street or across the aisle at Rising Mount Zion. You was and always will be special to me and I know God had his arms wide open for you. I love you and I miss you and I know you are shouting in heaven. May god be with the family in your time of need. Love you all dearly God bless

A mighty Woman of God. Yes she was.

Whenever you needed prayer she was there.

She prayed her entire family into the church. Now she can rest in Peace and wait for you all to arrive in Heaven.

She was a kind gentle woman of God. FTHCMR will never be the same. Her presence will be greatly missed.

No more sickness, no more pain she is shouting in the Heavens Jesus name.

Peace, Blessing and Comfort I wish to the family

Deepest sympathy to the family~
I am saddened by the news of Mrs. Bridgeforth's passing. I was very fond of her and missed her from our RMZ church family. My heart goes out to you all. Sheila C. Price

Bennye, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.

To The Bridgeforth Family:
Celebrate in the knowledge that Joyce had such a positive impact on so many people. I was privileged to be just 1 of the many.

We deeply share your loss, The From The Heart Ministries of Richmond family. As many of us have experienced a loss of a family member, we greive with you and share your joy in her eternal glory with God. We knew her as a woman of holiness and laughter when she was at her best. We remember her as a great cook providing food for the family of God. We remember her prayers going up to the Father in our behalf, so weep if you may, but know that God the Creator has her close and without pain. Only see her without pain and whole. Sister Lois T. Caleb

We are so saddended by the loss of your Mother, our dearest friend and Mother in Christ Jesus. For each sunset there's a sunrise in a land we cannot see...there's a place of love and endless dawn that's called Eternity.Please know that we share in your loss.

May god give you comfort and strength and surround you with peace during this difficult time..
Donna Lugar, Aylett, VA

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Anita and family, My heart goes out to you and family on loss of your mother. Remember the good times.

The love from God and his heavenly angles continue to surround you all in this hour of need and the weeks to come. We are praying for you all.

Dearest Tracy, Shawn, Brad, Lisa and family members. I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words I can say to give you comfort at this difficult time, but I do want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that each of you finds peace in the precious memories you had with your beautiful mother/grandmother. The picture of your mother posted online has the most beautiful smile, like that of an angel and in each of you her beauty and love will always live on. I pray that God gives each of you the comfort, support and love you need to help you carry on. God bless and I love you all.

May the love of God be with each of you doing this difficult time. I can truly say that I know what you all are going through and know that she is with her maker, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My candle is for the greatest smile she gave to us.

I miss u all the time from praising to shouting. I enjoy the time I got to spend with u n church. U will b missed at all times.

May God keep you and comfort you in this time of loss, to know that Miss Joyce is at home with the Lord and not feeling anymore pain is a blessing.God bless you all.

Today I know we are all sad, and tomorrow you may feel the same. As the days go by and you try to go on your normal way hold on to the memories. Phil 4:13 says All Things are Possible Through Christ. GOD gives us nothing we can't handle.

We know God's love will comfort you during this time of sorrow and our prayers and love go with you. God bless you all.

Terry and Gwen Gilliam

Tracey, Anita im sorry to hear of your lose. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that God will take care of you. She is alright now, no more pain. Keep the faith and be strong. Love you

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

In Memory of Ma Joyce

My heart is heavy as i read this. Ma Joyce was a beautiful and kind spirit from day one. She always had a kind word and a bright smile, these things will truly be missed by all.. family she will forever be remember. Rest on Ma Joyce. Till we meet again one day.

May God bless you Ma...I miss you already....Nita

Mama always kept candles shining in the front window. She wanted people to know they were always welcome. Her way of keeping the light on for ya...

Hey Ma. Ya finally made it home! Praise GOD! The tears I cry are because the earthly me misses you so much. You lived your life being a woman of God. You taught me how to love, forgive and how to be a follower of Christ. My life will never be the same without you. I know you are shouting all over heaven. That makes me smile. Love you so much!