Ann Bridgeman

Mrs. Ann Bridgeman passed away peacefully at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was 84 years old. Ann was born Sunday, April 6, 1941, in Greenfield Tennessee to the parents of Sonny and Jessie Malone.

Ann relocated to Elgin, Illinois where she made her home for over 20 years. She later moved to Lansing, Michigan and has been a resident for over 45 years. Ann attended and graduated from Weakly County High School in Greenfield, Tennessee. Professionally, Ann dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a caregiver. She eventually retired after working a variety of positions throughout her career. She was a long-time dedicated member of Eliezer Temple Church in Lansing, Michigan. Anyone who knew her well also knew how much she loved playing Bingo; if there was a hall nearby, you could always find her there. She also took great joy in collecting all kinds of figurines and knick-knacks over the years.

Above all else, her family meant the world to her. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by so many people.

She leaves behind to cherish loving memories, her loving daughters, Katrina Malone of Carpentersville, Illinois, Brenda Malone of Lansing, Michigan, Lynda (Johnny) Hall of Belvidere, Illinois, and Dianne Bridgeman of Lansing, Michigan. Her memory will also be cherished by her sons, Michael Malone of Elgin, Illinois, and Anthony Malone of Lansing, Michigan; sister, Minnie Jean Jones of Elgin, Illinois, and brother, Larry Malone of Weir, Mississippi; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends, whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Tabbitha Bridgeman; great-grandsons, Brandon Taylor and Lil C; father, Sonny Malone; mother, Jessie Malone; and brothers, Harry Malone and Jerry Malone.