Phyllis Mathews Bridgeman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Phyllis Mathews Bridgeman of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Mathews Bridgeman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Buster Mathews and Emma Mathews; her son Karl Bridgeman, Jr.; and her brother Rodney Mathews. She is survived by: her husband Karl Bridgeman; her daughter-in-law Melinda Bridgeman of Hickory; her sister Bonna Saus (Art) of Monroe, Louisiana; her grandson Karl "Trey" Bridgeman III of Hickory; and her great grandchildren, Karl "Brooks" Bridgeman IV of Hickory and Bryn Bridgeman of Hickory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Highland Baptist Church of Hickory or Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Keep Phyllis's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
