Melvina Janie Bridges

Melvina Janie Bridges age 81 of Rocky Top; Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She had a testimony. She was a faithful long-time member of West Side Baptist Church. Melvina was Mamaw and Nanny to everybody and never turned anybody away who was in need. She loved cooking, fishing, camping, ginseng, and her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Georgia Walker; husband, Lawrence Bridges; sister, Carolyn West and Great grandchild, Savannah Kohler.

Melvina memory is carried on by her beloved children, Rev. Eddie and Anna Bridges of Clinton, TN, Rebecca and David Brooks of Heiskell, TN; grandchildren, Melinda Mayes and Jay Smith, Rev. Jeremy and LeeAnn Bridges, Jennifer and Jarred Stephens; great grandchildren, Benjamin and Wendy Kohler, Ryan Mays, Lula Bridges, Elsie Bridges, Jeb Bridges, Ruby Bridges, James Bridges; great-great grandchildren Savannah-Grace Kohler; brothers, Rev. David and Diane Walker of Lake City, TN, Gary and Frances Walker of Lake City, TN; sisters, Kathy Jenkins of Caryville, TN., Debbie and Joe Harness of Caryville, TN., Donna and Brian Carlton of Clinton, TN.; close neighbor and friend, Joan Leonard.

The family will hold a private viewing on Wednesday at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN to honor Melvina’s life. Melvina’s graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Mountain View Cemetery in Rocky Top, TN. at 2pm with Rev. Jeremy Bridges and Rev. Kyle McDowell officiating.

Jones Mortuary of Clinton, TN. is honored to serve the family of Melvina Bridges.