Mary Anna was born September 15, 1938 in Houston, Texas the daughter of the late Wayne Bridges and Fannie Palmer Bridges O'Brien. Mary Anna was a graduate of Cowley County Community College and Wichita State University. She worked for a number of years at the State Hospital in Winfield, Kansas. She was married to the late James Edward Hynd for 39 years.
Survivors: 4 daughters Patty (Russ) Mach, Fremont, Nebraska; Cindy (Dallas) Littrel, Olathe, Kansas; Phyllis (Mike) Nelson, Valparaiso; Chrissy (Dean) Keefauver, Nashville, Indiana;
1 son David (Angie) Hynd, Edmond, Oklahoma
16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
Later in life she married Wilbur Long of Arkansas City, KS; before moving to Nebraska for the past four years.
Mary Anna was preceded by her husband James Hynd, sister Joan Bridges Wolford Evans and her parents.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 17th at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont at 3pm.
Memorials are suggested to Fremont Area Alzheimer's Committee
1005 East 23rd St. Suite 2, Fremont, NE. 68025
Online guestbook @ www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Kay Smith
Ponca City, OK Thursday, December 15, 2016 Patty, I so wish that I could be there with you to support you and your family. My heart is with, with each of you, as you each find some peace in your loss. Head up, shoulders back....and allow your heart to feel the love that only a mother can have for her children.Diana Blatchford-Gurley
Arkansas City, KS Thursday, December 15, 2016 I am so sorry to hear about Mary! all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Your mother was one of the most beautiful ladies that I ever knew and no matter were I would see her she would always take her time and say Hello and smile and talk to me. Your mother will be missed by so many. I was blessed to know her, God bless all of you during this time.I am sorry.
Beverly Bridges Every (Susie)
Arkansas City, KS Wednesday, December 14, 2016 So sorry for the loss of your mom. I had not seen her in a long time, but last time I did, beautiful and sweet as always and always talked about all of you to me. She always had a glow about her and seemed to never age. Thinking of all of you during this Christmas Season. She will certainly be a beautiful angel above smiling down upon you. Love SusieKenneth & Wilma Hynd
Newkirk, OK Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Sorry for your loss and God Bless.Anna Martin
Arkansas City, KS Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Mary was a beautiful woman and we remember her with love. Our sincere condolences to the family. Jean and Anna MartinJeff Henderson
Arkansas City, KS Wednesday, December 14, 2016 You all are in my prayers during this time of celebration of the life of Ms. Mary.