EDNA BRIDGEMAN

   Edna Louise Bridgeman, a resident of Fleur De Lis Nursing Home in
Farmington, Mo., passed away October 9, 1993, in Mineral Area regional
Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 28
days.  A former resident of Washington County, she was born
January 11, 1915, in Boonville, Mo., to the late Oscar and Josie
(Crawford) Gensler.
   She was united in marriage to Louis Clyde Bridgeman in Potosi and
seven children were born to this union.  Her husband preceded her in
death as did three daughters, May Belle, Betty and Margaret Bridgeman
and one brother, Bill Gensler.
   Those who remain to mourn her passing are one daughter, Lucille
Warren and husband, Howard, of Flat River; three sons, Joseph
Bridgeman of Mineral Point, Earl Bridgeman of Flat River and Donald
Bridgeman and wife, Melba, of Leadwood; one brother, Rev. Joe Gensler
of Belgrade; two sisters, Mary Etta Bridgeman of Cuba and Maude Merrit
of Bourbon; 10 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and
other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were conducted 1 P.M. Monday, October 11, at
Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating.
Interment was in Shoal creek Cemetery, near Steelville, Mo., under
the direction of the Britton Bros. Funeral Home of Potosi.
Serving as pallbearers were:  Ken Snowdell, Robert Keay, Joe Robinson,
Paul Warren, David Nipper and Jess Gann.