Obituary

Sherry Smith Bridges

July 12, 1961 - June 1, 2026

Sherry Smith Bridges, age 64 and of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg, Louisiana.

Sherry was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, faith, generosity, and the love she shared with those around her. She found joy in reading, cross-stitching, puzzles, spending time with her family, and, most of all, making memories with her grandchildren.

Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Walter Bridges Sr.; her children, Walter Bridges Jr. and his wife, Anita, Angela Strickland and her husband, Colton, and Brian Bridges; her grandchildren, Adrian Strickland, Kaylynn Bridges, and William Brecheen; her sisters, Kathy Higginbotham, Debbie Matherne, and Lesa Cook; special niece, Jacey Lynn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy and Hazel Smith; and her mother-in-law, Evelyn Stafford Bridges.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00PM at Mt. Hermon Cemetery in Mt. Hermon, LA. Bro. Don Turner will officiate. 

Pallbearers will be Larry Wall III, Mark Alexander, Adrian Strickland, Roger Higginbotham, Paul Matherne, and Todd Rodriquez.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Foundations Hospice, family, and friends for their care, compassion, love, and support during this difficult time.

Sherry’s love, strength, and memory will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.