Janelle Greene Bridges

Janelle Greene Bridges passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, May 2, 2022. Born in Gray, Georgia on March 29, 1939, to the late Milton and Lizzie Ida Greene. She considered it a blessing to call Gray home her entire life. She attended Jones County High School and graduated in 1957. She was active in school activities including cheerleading, Beta Club, Glee Club and was chosen Miss Jones County. After graduating with honors, she attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Her teaching career began at Gray Elementary where she taught 3rd grade. She later served as a 1st grade teacher at Jonesco Academy. She was baptized and served as a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Gray. She served many roles at FBC including WMU Director, Betty Faith Circle, “Big A” Club and many other mission-related and outreach services of the church. Her social and community activities included Pilot Club of Jones County and the Daughters of the American Revolution where she faithfully recognized service to her country from the founding fathers and extending to those in military service and veterans.