Anna Marie Bridgforth, 77, of Independence, MO passed away at her home January 11, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00-2:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO.  Graveside service at New Salem Cemetery will follow at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Anna was born January 24, 1945 in Independence, MO to Vetile W & Bessie M. (Kindrick) Swan. She married Donald Bridgforth on January 15, 1965. Anna loved her dogs. She enjoyed working and volunteering at her children’s schools and gardening. Anna loved spending time with and watching her children and grandchildren’s events.

Anna was preceded by her parents; sister: Joan Dell.

Anna is survived by her husband: Donald Bridgforth of 58 years; children: Jeff Bridgforth & wife Anne Bridgforth of Chattanooga, TN, Terri Hendricks and husband Aaron of Belton, MO, Alicia Gillespie and husband Greg of Independence, MO; brother: David Swan of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren: Dustin, Kayla, Matthew, Lucas, Katy, Ryan, Lydia, Kaden, Emma, Tyler; 11 great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. 

Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600