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Sandra Bridgford Obituary

Sandra Elouise Bridgford

Sandra Elouise Bridgford peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Sandra was born Sept. 19, 1945, to Wm Neil and Helen Shellhammer. Shortly after high school, she met the love of her life, Paul Bridgford, and they married July 16, 1966, and he preceded her in death Jan. 13, 2022.

Paul and Sandra were blessed with three children, Shelley (Tom) Smith, Steve (Renee) Bridgford, and Stephanie (Tom Rickard) Bridgford. The blessings further continued with grandchildren, Bryan (Miranda) Stacklin, Kristin Watson, Megan Watson, Emmeline Hiler, Ally Bridgford, and Turner Bridgford, then great-grandchildren, Ivan, Penelope, Ellison, Ocean, and Theodore. Sandra's family included a sister, Virginia (Herm) Holmer, Chuck Shellhammer and Jeff (Ann) Shellhammer, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sandra loved the Lord and prayed with and for anyone and everyone. She was a successful business woman who had her own business for over 50 years. Sandy had many special friends who were like family. You never saw Sandy looking anything less than fabulous. She was a beautiful and caring wife, mom, MawMaw, great-MawMaw and friend.

Sandra's funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville, with Pastor Michael Padula officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow services Friday at Attica-Venice Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Attica American Legion, Southern Care Hospice, or Attica Food Pantry.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

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

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Aug. 23, 2023.

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