Flora Bridges, age 89 of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Englewood Health & Rehab. She was born June 25, 1930 in Wedowee, Alabama to the late Mance and Fannie Knight-Robertson.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, S.L. Bridges; step-father, Arthur Robertson; mother-In law, Willie Bridges; siblings Mance Knight, Lola Yates, Fred Knight and Iola “Pansy” Gist; brother-in-law, Lewis Gist; sister-in-law, Nancy Knight; nephew, Billy Young and children-in-love; Larry and Tony Brooks.

Flora is survived by her daughters, Ellen Tina Brown, Carmela L. (David Jr.) Coble, Karla L. Bridges and Nancy “Sweet Meat” Miller; brother, Rayfield Knight; seven grandsons, Gregory L. Brooks, Richard Brown, Jr., Ronald Brown, Mario A. Coble, Chase A. Coble, Terry T.J. Heard and Randy Heard. She is also survived by a sister-in-love; Evelyn Brooks; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

She was known for her beautiful voice, nurturing spirit, and her devotion to her faith. Flora was a social butterfly who never met a stranger. She was an avid bingo player, gospel singer, and had tremendous love for her children, both of her own and the children in her community.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 3:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm at Newcomer Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to The Breast Cancer Society, Dayton Heart Association, or Hospice of Dayton.

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