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Barbara Allen Bridwell
1940 2019

Barbara Allen Bridwell

July 7, 1940 — November 9, 2019

Barbara A. "Bobbie" Bridwell, age 79 of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 with her family by her side. Barbara was born July 7, 1940 in Mt. Eden, Kentucky to the late Frank and Annie Ashby. She was the youngest of ten children. She married the late Thurman L. Bridwell on May 10, 1962. They were married twenty-three years until his passing in December 1985. She graduated form Ahrens Trade School in Louisville in 1958. She worked at White Castle until she married and then went into retail. She worked in retail until she retired fourteen years ago. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and was an active member for many years.

Barbara is survived by her three children, Anthony Bridwell (Kim), Lisa Bridwell and Stacey Perez Bridwell (Jorge); seven grandchildren, Ashley, Sara, Meghan, Zachary, Jorge, Joseph and Gregory; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lydia Davies (Jay), Roberta Cheatham (Morgan) and Dortha "Dottie" Rodgers; and her sister-in-law, Frances Bridwell (Elvin). She also leaves behind her faithful companion, Harley, her beloved dog; along with many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky (in Middletown). A celebration of Barbara's life will be 11am Thursday, November 14th at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington, Kentucky.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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