May Elizabeth "Nitsy" Bridgeman, age 63, of 6th Hollow Road, Jenkinjones, WV died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Welch Community Hospital. She had “fought the good fight, she had finished her course, and she had kept the faith.”

Born on May 22, 1948 in Anawalt, she was a daughter of the late Coy and Hazel Walters Richardson. She had lived in Jenkinjones most of her life and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Gary High School. She had worked as a commissary manager at the Stevens Correctional Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Shoun and a brother, Clyde Richardson.

Survivors include:

Husband of 43 years: Danny Bridgeman of the home

Son: Wesley Bridgeman and fiancé Cassi Tyree of Jenkinjones

Brother: Dale Richardson and wife Anita of Anawalt

Sister: Rebecca Dixon of Princeton

Granddaughter: Jordan Bridgeman of Anawalt

Sister-in-Law: Betty Richardson of Collinsville, VA

Brother-in-Law: Glen Shoun of Jenkinjones

Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA with Rev. Jimmy Sanson officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Shoun, Larry Shoun, Jacob Shoun, Barry Shoun, Kevin Richardson, Chris Richardson, and Ed McCroskey. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at the time of service.