Ada Mae Bristol Obituary
In loving memory of Ada Mae Bristol of Jacksonville, Florida, who departed this world on August 17, 2025 at the age of 84. Ada leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ada Mae Bristol to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom Watson and Rachel Watson; her husband John A. Bristol; her daughter Mariah Byrd; her siblings, Eliza Watson, Jessie Dixon Sr., Wilma Watson, Arnetha Dixon, Annie Gooden, Inez Bobbit and Alonzo Watson; and her close friend Marionette Watson.
She is survived by: her brother Tom Watson, Jr.; her cousin Jennie Jackson Dukes; her children, Joyce O. Byrd-Strozier (Rodney), Marietta E. Byrd-Bell (Henry), Gregory L. Byrd (Sebrena), Jeffery D. Byrd, Corinta V. Simpson, Yolanda C. McElhaney (Larry), Eugenia A. Smith, LaKisha N. Moore, Shakita M. Bristol and Jeckonia K. Bristol (Stephanie); and her friends, Patricia Thomas and Betty Watkins. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.
