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Blanche Bridge Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Blanche Bridge, 96, of 20700 Fourth Ave., Ettrick, who departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at her residence will be held at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, where the Pastor, Dr. George Lyons will officiate, the Rev. Robert Blake, eulogizing.

The Epicureans, and the Links, will have both their Memorial Services consecutively at 11 a.m.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Online condolences may be left at www.blandenterpriseinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Feb. 6, 2011.

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Russell and Jackie Davis

February 8, 2011

Dear family and friends of Blanch Bridge ... Our friendship with Mrs. Bridge and her late husband Thomas go back over thirty years. Blanch is where we will be one day, GOD willing. She is rejoicing in GOD'S magnificence. The Bridges made many friends during their lifetime, and we are two friends that will always cherish their memory. God Bless you Mrs. Bridge. You will be missed greatly. P.S. Say hello to Thomas for us.

Petersburg Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi

February 7, 2011

To The Family of Silhouette Blanche Bridge;
We would like to take this moment to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Please remember, to be absent from the body, is to be present with GOD. May these words provide some comfort to you all during this difficult period. The Brothers and Silhouettes of the Petersburg, Virginia Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Bruce Branch

February 5, 2011

Constance, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know how you feel because I lost my mother in 2001. God will fill the space in your life that your mother held. Remember all the good times and what she taught you. Keep your hand in God's Hand and He will direct your Path. Love You

Jocelyn Barnwell

February 5, 2011

Cherish your memories as I will mine. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

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