Susanna Lee Bridgewater (Edwards), 77, of Midland, formerly of Waterford, Michigan, passed away at home on September 24th, 2025.

She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on October 16th, 1947, a daughter of the late Leo and Cecilia Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Bridgewater, her sister, Roberta “Bobbie” Confrey and her brothers, Leo “Butch” Edwards and Dewey Patrick Edwards, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She is survived by her daughters, Christina M. (Christopher) Bader and Shelli A. (Patrick) Patterson, her brother, Alan Edwards, her sister, Pam Edwards, her grandchildren: Shelby, John, Joshuah, Zachary, Robert and Rachel; as well as her great-grandchildren: Emma, Logan, Averi, Quinn, Lucas, Sevin, Sunday and Shy.

Susanna was a resident of Midland later in life who retired as a teacher’s assistant, working with special needs children. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She also participated in the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Friends will be received on Saturday, October 4th, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at 1233 Virginia Avenue, Midland. All professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.