Life Story / Obituary
Diane Bridges, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and esteemed member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on June 12, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Diane was the beloved daughter of Edward and Louise Wortham, who, along with all of her siblings and her cherished daughter Aleythia Bridges, predeceased her.
Diane was a beacon of faith and compassion, dedicating her life to the spiritual nourishment of others as a Baptist minister. She touched countless lives with her unwavering commitment to her faith and her genuine love for all those she encountered.
Diane's legacy continues through her surviving family, who hold her memory close to their hearts. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Gary Bridges, and her children: Darlene Markley of Ohio, Diana Barner of Indiana, Gary Bridges of Michigan, Devale Barner of Minnesota, and Dale Barner of Minnesota. Her family was the center of her world, and she took immense pride and joy in her 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, whose lives she enriched with her wisdom and endless love.
Diane's life was a testament to the power of faith, love, and dedication. She was a guiding light to her family.
Diane Bridges will be dearly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with her loved ones in the peace of eternity.
