Hortense Beatrice Bridgeforth of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on June 11, 2013, at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of Jersey City, N.J. Mrs. Bridgeforth was employed for the Maidenform Company in Bayonne, N.J. for many years. Beloved wife of the Late Wilton A. Bridgeforth Sr. Loving Mother of William Bruce Bridgeforth, Carol Ann Bridgeforth, Leslie Hortense Caffee , Tamara Donita Bridgeforth and the Late Wilton A. Bridgeforth Jr. Cherished Grandmother of Scott & Tiaira Caffee, Wilton III, Nekeya & Dawn Bridgeforth, Shanika Jones and Donita Fuentes. Great-Grandmother of Jamaine Chambers, Taja, Ayanna & Jason Caffee, Xavier Robinson, Kobe & Malachi Bridgeforth. Great-Greatgrandmother of three. Daughter of the Late William & Beatrice Mayhew. Also survived by one future Son-in-law Minister Emanuel Goodman, one Brother-in-law Stanley Bridgeforth, One Sister-in-law Marilyn Bridgeforth and a host of Nieces, Nephews and many other Relatives and Friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Hortense Beatrice Bridgeforth. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.