Roel Poteat Bridges

Roel Poteat Bridges, 86, of Morganton, NC passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.  Born in Cleveland County, NC on April 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. Poteat and Elizabeth Brown Poteat.  Roel was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She worked at the family business, Poteat’s Jewelers, for many years.

Roel is survived by her daughter, Libby Bridges Willis of the home; a brother, Charles G. “Buzz” Poteat, Jr. and wife, Faye, of Morganton; and a number of nephews and nieces.

In addition to her parents, Roel was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Bridges; a son, Alan Bridges; and a sister, Janice Poteat Garrison.

The graveside service will be held at 3 pm, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Forest Hill Cemetery with Chaplain Kim Fox-Dowell officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.