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Obituary For Ruby Faye Forman-Bridges
Ruby Faye Forman Bridges was the third child born to the union of the late Mr. William Sam Forman, Jr., and Mrs. Carrie J. Forman. She was born on July 11, 1944 in Hadrick, St. Clair County Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age and later joined the Canaan Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Annie Manie, Alabama. She also joined the Christ in Me Church in Pell City, Alabama. On December 23, 1960, she married Thomas Edward Bridges, Sr. Ruby was a devoted mother, homemaker, and an accomplished self-taught seamstress. Throughout her life, she worked in garment factories honing her sewing skills. She created one-of-a-kind Annie Manie designs and completed alterations for countless of individuals needing her services. Through this sewing ministry, she encountered people from all walks of life, sharing her dazzling smile, her selfless love, and her God-given gifts. Many of her customers recognized her humble spirit and her unique talents and became repeat customers spreading the word of her skills and abilities. On Friday, May 27, 2022, the Lord called Ruby Faye home to her Eternal Home. Ruby Faye was preceded in death by her mother and father William Sam and Carrie Forman, two brothers, Randall, and Robert Looney and a granddaughter, Shatara Bridges. She leaves to mourn and cherish her passing a devoted husband Thomas Edward Bridges, Sr. of Annie Manie, Alabama. She leaves seven children, Thomas Edward (Regina) Bridges, Jr., Birmingham, Alabama, Felecia Etta (Ray) Chapman, and Cynthia Denise Bridges of Arlington, Alabama; Timothy Wayne (Dorothy) Bridges of Ragland, Alabama; Joel Anthony Bridges of Atlanta, Georgia, Treldredge Teresa (Willie) Garner of Annie Manie, Alabama and Taurus Lerex Bridges of Detroit, Michigan; two stepsons, Thomas Mostella, Ashville, Alabama and James Daniels of Brantley, Alabama; three brothers, Howard (Emma) Forman, Ashville, Alabama, Joe (Gwen) Forman, Ashville, Alabama, and Thomas Forman, Ashville, Alabama: one sister, Charlotte Looney, Ashville, Alabama; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She also leaves special friends, Theresa Faye Saunders, James and Quiala Ellston, and Meyosha Sawyer who provided comfort and care during her illness.
Public viewing will be 10 a.m.-11 a.m.Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Greater Grace Church Ashville, Al.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Greater Grace Church , Interment: Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Odenville, Al.
Live streaming link : https://youtu.be/Bt5VzBXg6dg Arrangements under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004
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Radiant Remembrance Basket was sent for Ruby Faye Forman-Bridges - May 30, 2022
Thanks for all you done for me . Rest In Peace Mrs.Ruby.
You fought a good fight. Rest In Peace Ruby Faye.
Rest In Peace, Ms. Ruby. My family and I will miss you making all of your special creations for us. Your light will keep shining here and love you!
Shaneqa Anderson-Henton & Family
Your Nieces and Nephews, Nettie, Mattie,Rose, Katie,Freddie,Milton,Thomas,Porter,&John💚💙❤️
Mom, I can't believe you are no longer just a phone call ago. We did not talk every day, but when we did we would talk for hours. I miss you so much.But God needed the most beautiful flower in the garden, and he picked you. Rest in Paradise my darling Queen.
To my Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, Cousin Ruby Faye will be truly missed, but never forgotten. I pray that God would provide you all with His peace, comfort, and understanding during this difficult time..🙏🏾 We love y'all, Cousin Rodney Marsh & Family..🙏🏾❤️
Condolences and love to the family of Ruby Faye Bridges. Thank you for putting up with me all of those years. You tried your best to teach me how to sew. Those were fun times.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to my family during this difficult time. You will be truly missed Cousin Ruby Faye! 💕 Tammy Anderson-Irby
Rest in peace Mrs Ruby. Sending prayers for you Joel and your family. Love--Pamela & Gary Smith//Bristow, VA
Mom, You are forever my light, my joy, my confidant and my biggest cheerleader! Rest well in our Father's arms! I Love You! Dude
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!! Madison-Hall Family
May you rest in God's arms.
We are sending heartfelt condolences to the Bridge's family. Rest Well Mrs. Ruby.
Praying for your Family at this Difficult time. -Herman & Sylvia Mostello-
Praying for your Family at this difficult time!!
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