Nichols, Bridget (Whitwell)

  • Sunday, February 16, 2020
Bridget Nichols
Bridget Nichols

Bridget Nichols, at the age of 59 years old, was called to her heavenly home on February 11, 2020. 

Bridget was a long life resident of Whitwell. Her career was being a loving mother, sister and grandmother.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Nichols; parents, Joe and Jana-Su Morrison; daughters, Rebecca McNabb and Brandy Scott; and brother, Michael Francis. 

Bridget leaves those to cherish her memories are her sons, Phillip Nichols (Cynthia) and Joshua Nichols;  daughters, Darlene Thomas (Gary Hall) and Mary Jones (Johnny Green); brothers, Mitchell Francis (Tonya), Jerry Morrison, and Johnny Francis; sisters, Debbie Gholston (Sonny), Bonnie Morgan, Joyce Grimsley, and Connie Ann; grandchildren, P.J. Nichols (Harley); Jeffrey McNabb (Jana), Austin Jones, Katie Lester, Hunter Jones and Karissa Nichols (Dustin Wooten); seven great-grandchildren along with several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Bridget enjoyed her time shopping, reading, watching videos, croqueting and vacationing with her family. Her Christian life was shown through the love of her family and friends.

The family will have visitation on Monday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper.

The funeral service will be held following the visitation at 3 p.m. CST in the chapel of Tate Funeral Home. 

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Tate Funeral Home for her expenses.

Bridget will be laid to rest at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery in Whitwell, following the funeral service.

Services entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tn. 37347, 423 942-9500.  

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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