Carole Winemiller Bridges

Carole Winemiller Bridges, 63, of James Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 9, 2023, with her devoted husband, Robert Bridges at her side. Born in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Carole was a resident of James Island for over 40 years.

Carole was a dedicated kindergarten teacher for 38 years: She taught for 33 years at Murray-LaSaine Elementary School and for 5 years at Jennie Moore Elementary School prior to her retirement in 2020. Carole loved being an educator and during her career, she nurtured hundreds of children and developed many enduring friendships.

Carole is predeceased by her mother, Lois Fiorillo-Winemiller, her father, Robert Winemiller, and brother Mark Winemiller. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Bridges, son Aaron Bridges, and nephew Dylan Winemiller.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at James Island Baptist Church at 2023 Wappoo Dr., James Island, SC 29412. There will be a time of visitation prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. when friends are invited to drop in and visit with the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue at www.hopeacresrescue.org or via mail to 95 Sabel Trail Ln., Bonneau, SC 29431.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at:   https://www.mcalister-smith.com/obituaries/carole-bridges  

The memorial service for Carole will be live-streamed on the James Island Baptist Church website at www.JamesIslandBaptist.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation James Island, 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, 843-614-8494.