Myrea Peyton Bridges

Celebrating the Life of April 4, 1933 - June 8, 2014

Myrea Peyton

Bridges

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the righteous judge shall give me at that day.

II Timothy 4:7-8

was born April 4, 1933 in Monticello, Mississippi to Octavia Alexander Peyton and Carsie Peyton. She was raised by her grandparents Zilla and Boss Davis. She has two sisters Wilma Baylis and Laura Payton, also, two brothers Carsie Peyton and Tommye Washington.

Myrea attended public schools in Monticello and graduated from Monticello High School. She later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana with her husband Julius Victor Bridges Sr. From this union five children were born: Madlyn, Vickie, Julius Jr, Jeffery and Michael Bridges.

She spent her earlier years of marriage raising her children. She later worked in the Orleans Parish school system, the Hilton hotel and retired from Methodist hospital as a Supervisor.

Myrea was a faithful member of Bethany United Methodist Church in New Orleans for over fifty years. She served as an Usher, a member of United Methodist Women Ministry, Widows & Widowers Ministry, an active Bible Study participant and other various committees. She was very spiritual and a woman of God. While residing at Oakmont Nursing and Rehab in Katy, Texas, she was crowned Queen of Oakmont and proudly served as President of the Residents Council for four years. She was a very lovely and social person who loved interacting with people. Also, she was an avid reader, a member of a bridge club and loved playing bingo. Myrea was a known joker and always kept people laughing.

Myrea was preceded in death by her husband, Julius V. Bridges, Sr. and their three sons: Julius, Jeffery and Michael Bridges, To cherish her memory, she leaves her loving daughters, Madlyn B. Bagneris (Michael) and Vickie B. Byrd (Tyrone); grandchildren, Charron Thomas (Gary), Calvin Richard, Jr. (Courtnaye), Tamra Byrd, Terrence Byrd (Kelsey), Patrick P. Bridges (LaKeisha), Elaine Jefferson and Michael Roberts Bridges; two sisters, Wilma Baylis (New Orleans) and Laura Payton (Chicago, IL); two brothers, Carsie Peyton (Loretha) and Tommy Washington (Gloria), both of Los Angeles, CA and daughter-in-law, Sandra R. Bridges. She has twelve great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Myrea Peyton Bridges April 4, 1933 – June 8, 2014

Bethany United Methodist Church Reverend Anice N. Moses, Senior Pastor Reverend Hadley R. Edwards, Officiant 4533 Mendez Street * New Orleans, LA 70126 Saturday, June 28, 2014 * 11:00 AM

Organ Prelude: “Let the Church Say Amen” Processional ……………………………………………………….............................. Entrance of Family Greeting ……………………………………………................................... Reverend Hadley R. Edwards District Superintendent of New Orleans District Congregational Hymn ………………………………..................... “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” Prayer …………………………………………………………………………….. Reverend Anice N. Moses Scripture Reading Old Testament - Psalm 27: 1-6 ………………… Reverend William Jones New Testament - 1 Corinthians 15: 51-58 ……...Reverend Anice N. Moses Affirmation of Faith----Apostles’ Creed …………………………………..………………. Congregation Selection …………………………...“His Eye is on the Sparrow” ……………………… Phillip Manuel Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………….. Reverend Hadley R. Edwards “Her Story” ………………………………… Read Silently …………………………. “Amazing Grace” Tribute in Words (2 minutes please) Friends …………………………………………………….. Mrs. Martha Juniel, Mrs. Percianne Rodney Family ………………… Charron Thomas, granddaughter; Shelia St. Julian, niece; Johnny Bridges, nephew; Tyrone Byrd, son-in-law; Judge Michael Bagneris, son-in-law

Selection ……………………………………... Total Praise ………………………………………….. Choir Eulogy ………………………………………………………………………... Reverend Hadley R. Edwards Selection ………………………………“I’m Going Up Yonder” ……………………….. Phillip Manuel Recessional ………………………………….. “I’ll Fly Away” ……………………………………… Choir

Myrea Peyton Bridges April 4, 1933 – June 8, 2014

A Mother’s Love A Mother’s love is something that no one can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . .

It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . .

It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns, And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . .

It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation, And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . .

A many splendored miracle man cannot understand And another wondrous evidence of God’s tender guiding hand.

Myrea Peyton Bridges April 4, 1933 – June 8, 2014

I Am Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand, when I heard him call, then turned, and bid farewell to all.

I could not stay another day to laugh , to love, to work to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found my peace at the close of the day.

If my parting left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened…deep with sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wants me now…He set me free.

Myrea Peyton Bridges April 4, 1933 – June 8, 2014

Myrea Peyton Bridges April 4, 1933 – June 8, 2014

Myrea Peyton Bridges April 4, 1933 – June 8, 2014

Active Pallbearers Ellis Baylis Jr. Johnny Bridges Patrick Bridges

Terrence Byrd Khalen Leachman Calvin Richard Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers Joseph Bridges Tyrone Byrd Gary Thomas

Carsie Peyton Dr. William Sutton Tommye Washington

Judge Michael Bagneris

Acknow ledgments The family of Myrea P. Bridges would like to expresses deep appreciation and thankfulness to everyone for your prayers, phone calls, visits, flowers, food and other acts of kindness. May God bless all of you.

Sincerely, The Family

Arrangements E n t r u s t e d To Charbonnet Labat Funeral Home 1615 St. Phillip St. New Orleans, LA 70116

Internment

Repast

Resthaven Memorial Park 10400 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70127

Bishop J. King Building 4533 Mendez St. New Orleans, LA 70126

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