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Shirley Anne Bridges

Shirley Anne Bridges, 79, of Fayetteville, Ark., died Jan. 7, 2015, in Fayetteville, Ark. Born Oct. 9, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark., she was the daughter of William Audrey Davis and Grace Mildred Harwell. She was a long time resident of Fayetteville. Shirley was a graduate of Fayetteville, and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas where she received a teaching certificate. She taught full time for a period. She later moved back to Fayetteville where she was a substitute teacher for many years. Mrs. Bridges was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Carl Bridges in 2013. Survivors include a son, Carl Davis Bridges and wife Lisa of Elkins, Ark.; a daughter, Clarice Ooten of Fayetteville, Ark.; three grandchildren; and one brother, George Davis of Oklahoma City, Okla. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Wasson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Vida Williams officiating. Private burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Ark.

Published January 12, 2015

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