Jane Bennett Bridgers-Carlos

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Jane Bennett Bridgers-Carlos

Jane Bennett Bridgers-Carlos, 54, entered the gates of larger life on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, on April 5, 1966, to Sue Ellen and Ben Bridgers and spent her early childhood in Chapel Hill, N.C., before moving to Sylva in 1971. She grew up in St. John's Episcopal Church. She attended Fairview School and graduated from St. Andrew's-Sewanee School in Sewanee, TN. She received a BA degree from Hampshire College, Amherst, MA., an MFA from the Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. She worked as a therapist for several organizations in New Orleans, including Elderly Protective Services and Volunteers of America. She also worked as a consular associate for the United States Department of State in Lilongwe, Malawi, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Returning to North Carolina, she was a therapist at Analenisgi Clinic in Cherokee. She was a poet, a musician, and a visual artist. Wherever she lived, she was present, kind and beloved by all who knew her. At the time of her death, she had a private psychotherapy practice in Sewanee, TN. Bennett is survived by her mother, her son Sean Adam Bridgers-Carlos, her birth daughter Vanessa Ellen Moss, and two beloved daughters by marriage, Sophia Bridgers-Carlos and Ava Bridgers-Carlos, as well as her sister Elizabeth Bridgers and partner, John; her brother Sean Bridgers and wife, Rachel, along with three nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Quentin Moss and her father, Ben Bridgers. Memorial gifts would be gratefully accepted by Center for Domestic Peace, 26 Ridgeway St. Sylva, NC, 28779 or Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community, 1169 Spring Lake Rd., Cuttinsville, VT. 05738, or a charity of your choice. Appalachian Funeral Services has been in charge of arrangements. There will be no local service. Burial will be in Pitt County, N.C. at a later date.
April 5, 1966 - December 2, 202004/05/196612/02/2020
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May 19, 2021

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Jeanette Andonian & Bryan Woods

January 13, 2021

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The world without our beloved Bennett, our dear friend, is forever dimmed. We share this grief with you and send love to you all.
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Corey & Megan Fader

December 30, 2020

The planting of 3 memorial trees in the honor of Jane Bennett Bridgers-Carlos has been arranged by Corey & Megan Fader. Planted in Kirtland Habitat Restoration MI. Plant a tree
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ray and Anna Romano

December 23, 2020

The planting of 10 memorial trees in the honor of Jane Bennett Bridgers-Carlos has been arranged by Ray and Anna Romano. Planted in Kirtland Habitat Restoration MI. Plant a tree
With heartfelt condolences,
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John Mese

December 20, 2020

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In memory of Jane, hold your loved ones close. sending love, jm
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The Landaus

December 20, 2020

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Deepest condolences to the entire Bridgers family. Chaunine and I are sending you love,peace, and strength.
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Adam and Michelle Arkin

December 20, 2020

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With much love, and deepest condolences .
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Eric Plattner

December 16, 2020

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I knew Bennett only briefly during our time at Iowa, yet her powerful soul remains strong in my heart. My deep condolences for everyone's loss. ~Ep
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Jim and Renee Corbin

December 16, 2020

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Sue Ellen: In living memory of your loving daughter.
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Diane W.

December 15, 2020

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Friends and Sisters forever and always, with love and hugs
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Claire Eye

December 15, 2020

The planting of 3 memorial trees in the honor of Jane Bennett Bridgers-Carlos has been arranged by Claire Eye. Planted in Kirtland Habitat Restoration MI. Plant a tree
Planting trees in areas where they're needed is such a fitting tribute for Bennett, and a beautiful way to honor her memory. Thinking of you all.

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