NEWPORT NEWS - Janice L. Bridges, 79, died Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born in Newport News on May 15, 1935 and graduated Newport News High School in 1953. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church for over 40 years and enjoyed going on the Lunch Bunch Outings. Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, C.J. "Bubba" Bridges. She is survived by her daughters Gwen Merritt and husband Dennis, Doris Peery and husband Mike, and her son David Bridges and wife Donna; grandchildren Aaron and Corey Merritt, Kaylee Blinco, Amanda and Jack Bridges, and Tabitha and Trevor Peery; brothers Edward, Robert, and Preston Lassiter, and sister Evalyan Cannon. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16, from 11-12pm and a service will follow at 12pm at Riverside Baptist Church, 7409 River Rd. Newport News, VA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Riverside Baptist Church. Riverside-Altmeyer is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.altmeyer.com.