Samella "Mella" Bridges

June 22, 1955 - August 4, 2020

BRIDGES, Mrs. Samella "Mella" - age 65, passed away, August 4, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Public Visitation will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry Street. Mrs. Bridges will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Mrs. Bridges leaves to cherish her memory children, Tramia Myles, Ryan (Ebony) Myles and Tirrell P. Myles; special daughter, Keasha Bell; grandchildren, LaTrevia, Tavaris and Tayvion Myles; Great-grandchildren, Julian, Jabari, Da’Jour and Treasure; sister, Ormelia Reynolds; niece, Anita Myles; nephews, Nathaniel Myles and Henry (Laurie) Myles and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Bridges; parents, Marie and Sammie Lee Myles, Sr. and brothers, Henry Myles, Sr. and Sammie Myles, Jr. At Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-11 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 9:00 am, and Continuing Until Further Notice. All assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.