Portia M. Bridges Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Portia M. Bridges (Odenton, Maryland), whose life came to an end on March 25, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Portia M. Bridges to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Paul and Gloria Matthews; and her sister-in-law Chris Matthews. She is survived by: her husband James Darnell Bridges, Sr.; her children, James Darnell Bridges, Jr., Keino Bridges (Aimee), Portia "Felicia" Bridges and Tomeka Bridges; her grandchildren, Kennedy Bridges, Emmanuel Aquino, Gabrielle Aquino, Selena Bridges and Micah Bridges; her brothers, Keith Matthews and Dwight Matthews; her uncle Terry Smith; her siblings-in-law, Clifton H. Bridges, John Bridges (Lawrency) and Willie "Ann" Bridges; and her nieces and nephews, Nicole Walker (Kentrell), Benia Nelson, LaTonya Bridges, Tartisha Bridges, Nikki Smoot (Reggie), Danielle Campbell, Keith P. Matthew Jr., Raleigh Medley Jr. (Airria) and Clifton Bridges Jr.. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church (1239 Murray Rd, Odenton, MD 21113). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at the Bestgate Memorial Park (814 Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401).
