Sandra Diane Bridgford passed away at Chesapeake General Hospital on May 26, 2024, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Richmond, Virginia and adopted as an infant by Archie and Helen Bridgford. She spent most of her life in Norfolk, VA., where she was a graduate of Tidewater Academy.
Sandra worked at DePaul Hospital for 40 years, until her retirement, and then part time with her brother at Norfolk Urban Outreach Ministry. She is survived by her brother, Richard Bridgford, a niece, Virginia Van Horn, a son, Todd Whetsel and a granddaughter, Aleshia Armbright. Special appreciation is shared with Rick and Jeanne Hartman who were long term friends to Sandra and assisted in her care.
She was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where a funeral service will be read on Thursday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception and interment of her ashes at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The public is welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may by made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1445 Norview Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513.