Bridget Elaine

Phillips

Bridget Elaine Phillips, 53, of Wichita Falls passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Services will be held at 11am Wednesday November 12, 2025 at Colonial Church 4300 Maplewood Ave, Wichita Falls, TX.

Bridget was born on November 8, 1972, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Lynn Woods and Wanda Gray. She had an adventurous childhood, traveling as far as Korea and Europe due to her father's military career

Bridget was known for her love of her animals—Talon, Sophie, Petee, and Tun-Tun—motorcycles, tigers and her genuinely caring and outgoing personality. She loved a good rally ride or poker run because she knew it meant giving to those in need. Bridget planned each benefit with her heart, always intending to put more good into the world and provide hope when it seemed there was none.

Bridget was someone you could call in your time of need, and she would show up without questions or judgment. She cared for her family and friends with every fiber of her being. She loved to reminisce about the past and always smiled the biggest when talking about the memories she made with her Aunt Suzie.

There are so many people who can attest to her being the one they leaned on during the hardships in their lives. She always wanted to accept and share the weight of everyone's problems so they wouldn't have to carry it alone. Having her as a friend meant having a friend for life.

Throughout her life of giving, Bridget was fortunate to have those who gave back enormously. Jayne and Juanita spent valuable time with her over years, and she was beyond thankful for that.

Bridget is survived by her husband, Richard Barnes; her father, Lynn Woods, his wife, Pat; her uncle, Lary Woods, his wife Suzie, and their children, Alan and Brandon Woods; her sister, Julie, her husband, Charles; her son, Shane Phillips, his wife, Rachel, and their children, Ensley, Owen, and Oliver; her daughter, Kristi Phillips; and her son, Mason.

Bridget loved everyone as much as everyone loved her, so we would expect nothing less than a great turnout to celebrate her life. If you plan to attend her service, the family requests that you please wear orange or purple in her honor.