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Martha Rose Lockamy Bridges
1942 - 2025
BORN
1942
DIED
2025
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Martha Bridges Obituary
December 23, 1942 - September 28, 2025
Martha Rose Lockamy Bridges, age 82, made her journey home to be with Jesus on September 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Born in Dillon, SC on December 23, 1942, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Graham Lockamy and Etta Martha Lockamy. In August of 1964, she married the late Robert Leneau Bridges, Jr, who predeceased her in June of 1998. She was part owner of Lockamy Scrap Metal, Inc where she worked for over 40 years until they closed in 2014. Martha's talents were many, she was an extremely accomplished seamstress, had an array of hobbies she enjoyed, did a lot of traveling, and loved decorating her home and working in her yard. Martha was a member of several churches throughout her lifetime, gaining family and friends from each one. She enjoyed helping with countless Vacation Bible Schools and Christmas programs, going on numerous mission trips, serving on the kitchen committee, helping with the Toolbox and the Prayer Shawl ministries, until her health would not allow her to continue.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday October 2 at 11:00 AM in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at Cooper Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 1 from 5-7 PM and at her residence otherwise. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetary directed by Cooper Funeral Home.
Martha leaves to cherish her loving memory her three children, Sheila (Pen) Ayres, Sandra (Tim) Watson and Robert Len Bridges; three grandchildren, David (Savannah) Watson, Jonathan Watson and Rebecca Watson; one great-grandchild, Titus Watson; two brothers Jackie (Wanda) Lockamy and Richard (Carolyn) Lockamy; one sister-in-law Vivian Lockamy and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above; her brother, James Robert "Bobby" Lockamy; and her sister-in-law, Mary Lois Clark.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. As a result of her generous spirit and kind heart, she was loved by many and her influence will forever remain in the lives of those who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the church or charity of your choice or Gideon Bibles sent in her memory.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Nurse Practitioner, Lauren Small and her nurse Manessa Hardin; Shannon Carter, Montina Bridges, Chaplain Kirby and the entire staff of Agape Care Hospice for their loving, compassionate care and support.
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