Joyce Bridges, 89, a four year resident of Lufkin and former resident of Center, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Lufkin. She was born July 21, 1925 to George James Jenkins and Annie Laura Jenkins. Mrs. Bridges' hobbies included doll collecting and painting. She was a longtime employee of The Century Shoppe, a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Lufkin and formerly attended First Baptist Church in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2014 at Fairview Cemetery in Center with Rev. Don Schultheis officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at First Church of the Nazarine in Lufkin.

She is survived by
Daughter: Dovianne and husband, J. David Boyd of Lufkin

Grandson: Bryan Keith McElrath and wife, Beverly of Huntington

Granddaughter: Kimberly and husband, Mike of Lufkin

Numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

Niece: Daryl and husband, Jimmy Proffitt of Lufkin

Nephew: George Adams and wife, Bobbye of Austin

Preceded in death by:
Parents: George James Jenkins and Annie Laura Jenkins
Husbands: M.A. Wagstaff , Clay Bristow, James Bridges
Granddaughters: Jamie McElrath Bauer, Kari Boyd Standley