Ruby Carolyn Bridges

Ruby “Carolyn” Bridges, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. She was born in Chattanooga on September 11, 1947, to the late Robert and Anna Maude Weaver. She retired after 40 years of service at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Chattanooga and was very strong in her faith. Carolyn was very giving, kind, and forgiving. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Memaw worked hard to make each family member feel special. In her spare time, she loved to travel. She liked to visit anywhere beautiful – from Calloway Gardens to Switzerland and everywhere in between. At home, she enjoyed spending time with her dog, Bella, cooking for others, tending to her garden, and playing games with her family.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Bridges; brother, Robert Weaver; sister, Linda Smith; and cousin, Gayle Daugherty.

She is survived by her children, Julie (Randy) Newsom, Alvin Daugherty, and Brad (Bonnie) Daugherty; grandchildren, Christopher Meyers, Sarah Daugherty, Davey (Cheri) Daugherty, Caroline (George) Ozborn, Anna Daugherty, Travis Meyers, Peyton Daugherty, Nicholas Daugherty, and Gracie Daugherty; great-grandchildren, Felicity Daugherty and Mikah Daugherty; and sister-in-law, Linda Weaver.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Companion Funeral Home – Chattanooga Chapel located at 6018 John Douglass Drive in Chattanooga. A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life will begin at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Companion Funeral Home.