Mrs. Vivian Bridges Milton

Sara Vivian Bridges Milton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024 at her home. She was 81. Vivian was born September 20, 1943 in Americus. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hugo Bridges and the late Katie Isabelle Boyd Bridges.Vivian graduated from Americus High School in 1961 and continued her education at Georgia Southwestern, where she earned her ASN in Nursing in 1965. She served as the night supervisor at Sumter Regional Hospital before continuing her education. In 1975, Vivian graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a degree in Midwifery. For over 30 years, she worked alongside Drs. Gatewood Dudley and Wallace Mays, providing care to countless families in Sumter and the surrounding Counties. Vivian’s work as a nurse-midwife touched the lives of many, bringing thousands of babies into the world. Vivian loved traveling the county with her church friends and taking her grandchildren on memorable trips like Disney World, St. Simons, New York City, and Jackson Hole. She was immensely proud to watch them win several region championships, 5 state championships and a GSW Peachbelt Conference Championship. Vivian is survived by her loving children: Judith Melissa Milton Roland (Jamie), Vivian Michele Milton Ragsdale (Mike), and John Michael Milton Jr. She also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren: Mary Melissa Roland Linn (Kaleb), Ridge Roland, Gabe Roland, Ryan Ragsdale (Destiny), Reid Ragsdale (Paisley), and Maddox Milton. Additionally, she is survived by her three great-grandchildren: Camden Ragsdale, Tatum Ragsdale, and Theodore Linn. She is also remembered by her sister-in-law, Betty Bridges; her nephews, Alan Bridges (Lisa), Greg Bridges (Cindy), and Brian Bridges (Jamie); and her lifelong best friend, Marianne Kimble Nation. In her final months, she was surrounded by love and received exceptional care from Earnestine Johnson, Gwen Brantley, and the staff of Graceful Hands. Vivian’s kindness, dedication, and love for her family and community will be deeply missed, but her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10th at Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Steven Golden, Rev. Chet Ragsdale and Rev. Reed Crumbliss will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Tuesday, at Bethel Baptist church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Bethel Baptist Church 846 Lane Store Rd Americus, Ga 31709 and Phoebe Sumter Hospice 126 E Furlow St. Americus, Ga 31709. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family, please visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Vivian Bridges Milton

August 20, 1943 - December 7, 2024